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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.51, 22,736.73 and 5,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.51, 22,736.73 and 5,792.32 is: 8,692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.51 : 22,736.73 = 5,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.51/22,736.73 = 5,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.51x = 22,736.73 × 5,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.51x = 131,698,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,698,273.27/15,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.09

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