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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.59, 22,589.62 and 5,703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.59, 22,589.62 and 5,703.99 is: 8,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.59 : 22,589.62 = 5,703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.59/22,589.62 = 5,703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.59x = 22,589.62 × 5,703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.59x = 128,850,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,850,867.61/15,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.07

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