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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.45, 22,740.40 and 5,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.45, 22,740.40 and 5,799.58 is: 8,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.45 : 22,740.40 = 5,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.45/22,740.40 = 5,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.45x = 22,740.40 × 5,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.45x = 131,884,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,884,769.03/15,167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.25

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