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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.73, 22,693.28 and 5,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.73, 22,693.28 and 5,897.25 is: 8,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.73 : 22,693.28 = 5,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.73/22,693.28 = 5,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.73x = 22,693.28 × 5,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.73x = 133,827,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,827,915.99/15,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.69

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