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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.89, 22,670.42 and 5,752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.89, 22,670.42 and 5,752.67 is: 8,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.89 : 22,670.42 = 5,752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.89/22,670.42 = 5,752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.89x = 22,670.42 × 5,752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.89x = 130,415,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,415,302.91/15,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.56

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