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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.40, 22,748.62 and 5,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.40, 22,748.62 and 5,804.24 is: 8,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.40 : 22,748.62 = 5,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.40/22,748.62 = 5,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.40x = 22,748.62 × 5,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.40x = 132,038,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,038,450.15/15,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.86

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