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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.39, 22,649.07 and 5,865.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.39, 22,649.07 and 5,865.39 is: 8,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.39 : 22,649.07 = 5,865.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.39/22,649.07 = 5,865.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.39x = 22,649.07 × 5,865.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.39x = 132,845,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,845,628.69/15,099.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,798.08

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