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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.33, 22,666.91 and 5,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.33, 22,666.91 and 5,757.48 is: 8,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.33 : 22,666.91 = 5,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.33/22,666.91 = 5,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.33x = 22,666.91 × 5,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.33x = 130,504,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,504,252.20/15,119.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.62

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