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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.16, 22,720.86 and 5,784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.16, 22,720.86 and 5,784.66 is: 8,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.16 : 22,720.86 = 5,784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.16/22,720.86 = 5,784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.16x = 22,720.86 × 5,784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.16x = 131,432,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,432,450.01/15,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.04

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