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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.08, 22,776.72 and 5,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.08, 22,776.72 and 5,829.58 is: 8,744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.08 : 22,776.72 = 5,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.08/22,776.72 = 5,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.08x = 22,776.72 × 5,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.08x = 132,778,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,778,711.38/15,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.02

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