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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.61, 22,659.72 and 5,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.61, 22,659.72 and 5,754.22 is: 8,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.61 : 22,659.72 = 5,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.61/22,659.72 = 5,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.61x = 22,659.72 × 5,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.61x = 130,389,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,389,014.02/15,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.55

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