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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.68, 22,732.48 and 5,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.68, 22,732.48 and 5,794.07 is: 8,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.68 : 22,732.48 = 5,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.68/22,732.48 = 5,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.68x = 22,732.48 × 5,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.68x = 131,713,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,713,509.08/15,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.98

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