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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.24, 22,739.96 and 5,807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.24, 22,739.96 and 5,807.86 is: 8,705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.24 : 22,739.96 = 5,807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.24/22,739.96 = 5,807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.24x = 22,739.96 × 5,807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.24x = 132,070,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,070,504.09/15,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.89

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