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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.67, 22,729.90 and 5,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.67, 22,729.90 and 5,801.14 is: 8,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.67 : 22,729.90 = 5,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.67/22,729.90 = 5,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.67x = 22,729.90 × 5,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.67x = 131,859,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,859,332.09/15,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.74

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