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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.61, 22,795.94 and 5,829.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.61, 22,795.94 and 5,829.51 is: 8,746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.61 : 22,795.94 = 5,829.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.61/22,795.94 = 5,829.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.61x = 22,795.94 × 5,829.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.61x = 132,889,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,889,017.06/15,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.95

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