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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.45, 22,741.90 and 5,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.45, 22,741.90 and 5,800.58 is: 8,696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.45 : 22,741.90 = 5,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.45/22,741.90 = 5,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.45x = 22,741.90 × 5,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.45x = 131,916,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,916,210.30/15,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.75

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