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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.59, 22,746.28 and 5,807.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.59, 22,746.28 and 5,807.97 is: 8,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.59 : 22,746.28 = 5,807.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.59/22,746.28 = 5,807.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.59x = 22,746.28 × 5,807.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.59x = 132,109,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109,620.43/15,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.14

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