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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.69, 22,744.44 and 5,800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.69, 22,744.44 and 5,800.45 is: 8,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.69 : 22,744.44 = 5,800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.69/22,744.44 = 5,800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.69x = 22,744.44 × 5,800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.69x = 131,927,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,927,987.00/15,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.98

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