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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.95, 22,643.39 and 5,739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.95, 22,643.39 and 5,739.33 is: 8,608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.95 : 22,643.39 = 5,739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.95/22,643.39 = 5,739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.95x = 22,643.39 × 5,739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.95x = 129,957,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,957,858.83/15,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.22

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