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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.41, 22,721.10 and 5,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.41, 22,721.10 and 5,794.29 is: 8,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.41 : 22,721.10 = 5,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.41/22,721.10 = 5,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.41x = 22,721.10 × 5,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.41x = 131,652,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652,499.94/15,146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.99

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