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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.89, 22,746.56 and 5,809.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.89, 22,746.56 and 5,809.39 is: 8,713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.89 : 22,746.56 = 5,809.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.89/22,746.56 = 5,809.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.89x = 22,746.56 × 5,809.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.89x = 132,143,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,143,552.29/15,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.78

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