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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.43, 22,692.29 and 5,764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.43, 22,692.29 and 5,764.39 is: 8,644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.43 : 22,692.29 = 5,764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.43/22,692.29 = 5,764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.43x = 22,692.29 × 5,764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.43x = 130,807,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,807,124.00/15,131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.73

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