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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.64, 22,732.32 and 5,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.64, 22,732.32 and 5,793.44 is: 8,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.64 : 22,732.32 = 5,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.64/22,732.32 = 5,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.64x = 22,732.32 × 5,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.64x = 131,698,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,698,331.98/15,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.30

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