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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.88, 22,794.94 and 5,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.88, 22,794.94 and 5,837.62 is: 8,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.88 : 22,794.94 = 5,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.88/22,794.94 = 5,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.88x = 22,794.94 × 5,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.88x = 133,068,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,068,069.07/15,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,760.31

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