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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.94, 22,675.38 and 5,754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.94, 22,675.38 and 5,754.78 is: 8,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.94 : 22,675.38 = 5,754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.94/22,675.38 = 5,754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.94x = 22,675.38 × 5,754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.94x = 130,491,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,491,823.32/15,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.16

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