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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.51, 22,741.49 and 5,806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.51, 22,741.49 and 5,806.01 is: 8,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.51 : 22,741.49 = 5,806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.51/22,741.49 = 5,806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.51x = 22,741.49 × 5,806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.51x = 132,037,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,037,389.72/15,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.72

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