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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.46, 22,653.10 and 5,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.46, 22,653.10 and 5,739.64 is: 8,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.46 : 22,653.10 = 5,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.46/22,653.10 = 5,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.46x = 22,653.10 × 5,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.46x = 130,020,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,020,638.88/15,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.95

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