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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.62, 22,672.98 and 5,754.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.62, 22,672.98 and 5,754.29 is: 8,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.62 : 22,672.98 = 5,754.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.62/22,672.98 = 5,754.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.62x = 22,672.98 × 5,754.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.62x = 130,466,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,466,788.72/15,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.12

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