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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.93, 22,732.85 and 5,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.93, 22,732.85 and 5,794.32 is: 8,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.93 : 22,732.85 = 5,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.93/22,732.85 = 5,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.93x = 22,732.85 × 5,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.93x = 131,721,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,721,407.41/15,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.36

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