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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.14, 22,726.92 and 5,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.14, 22,726.92 and 5,795.46 is: 8,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.14 : 22,726.92 = 5,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.14/22,726.92 = 5,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.14x = 22,726.92 × 5,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.14x = 131,712,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,712,955.78/15,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.27

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