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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.98, 22,639.47 and 5,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.98, 22,639.47 and 5,733 is: 8,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.98 : 22,639.47 = 5,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.98/22,639.47 = 5,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.98x = 22,639.47 × 5,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.98x = 129,792,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,792,052.85/15,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.50

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