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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.28, 22,748.29 and 5,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.28, 22,748.29 and 5,807.14 is: 8,710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.28 : 22,748.29 = 5,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.28/22,748.29 = 5,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.28x = 22,748.29 × 5,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.28x = 132,102,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,102,504.79/15,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.28

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