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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.58, 22,658.28 and 5,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.58, 22,658.28 and 5,747.47 is: 8,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.58 : 22,658.28 = 5,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.58/22,658.28 = 5,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.58x = 22,658.28 × 5,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.58x = 130,227,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,227,706.35/15,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.59

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