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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.01, 22,735.97 and 5,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.01, 22,735.97 and 5,791.82 is: 8,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.01 : 22,735.97 = 5,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.01/22,735.97 = 5,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.01x = 22,735.97 × 5,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.01x = 131,682,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,682,546.57/15,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.34

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