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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.76, 22,686.62 and 5,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.76, 22,686.62 and 5,764.44 is: 8,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.76 : 22,686.62 = 5,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.76/22,686.62 = 5,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.76x = 22,686.62 × 5,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.76x = 130,775,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,775,630.97/15,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.46

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