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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.64, 22,730.82 and 5,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.64, 22,730.82 and 5,792.44 is: 8,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.64 : 22,730.82 = 5,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.64/22,730.82 = 5,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.64x = 22,730.82 × 5,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.64x = 131,666,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,666,911.00/15,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.80

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