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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.07, 22,726.65 and 5,797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.07, 22,726.65 and 5,797.95 is: 8,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.07 : 22,726.65 = 5,797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.07/22,726.65 = 5,797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.07x = 22,726.65 × 5,797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.07x = 131,767,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,767,994.86/15,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.52

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