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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.44, 22,743.24 and 5,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.44, 22,743.24 and 5,801.28 is: 8,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.44 : 22,743.24 = 5,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.44/22,743.24 = 5,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.44x = 22,743.24 × 5,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.44x = 131,939,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,939,903.35/15,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.91

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