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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.44, 22,704.52 and 5,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.44, 22,704.52 and 5,902.44 is: 8,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.44 : 22,704.52 = 5,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.44/22,704.52 = 5,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.44x = 22,704.52 × 5,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.44x = 134,012,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,012,067.03/15,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.61

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