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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.76, 22,746.37 and 5,809.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.76, 22,746.37 and 5,809.26 is: 8,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.76 : 22,746.37 = 5,809.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.76/22,746.37 = 5,809.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.76x = 22,746.37 × 5,809.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.76x = 132,139,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,139,577.39/15,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.60

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