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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.94, 22,735.49 and 5,793.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.94, 22,735.49 and 5,793.93 is: 8,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.94 : 22,735.49 = 5,793.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.94/22,735.49 = 5,793.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.94x = 22,735.49 × 5,793.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.94x = 131,727,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,727,808.61/15,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.35

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