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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.32, 22,702.02 and 5,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.32, 22,702.02 and 5,779.32 is: 8,662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.32 : 22,702.02 = 5,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.32/22,702.02 = 5,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.32x = 22,702.02 × 5,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.32x = 131,202,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,202,238.23/15,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.89

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