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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.48, 22,730.76 and 5,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.48, 22,730.76 and 5,934.96 is: 8,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.48 : 22,730.76 = 5,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.48/22,730.76 = 5,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.48x = 22,730.76 × 5,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.48x = 134,906,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,906,151.37/15,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.37

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