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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.33, 22,668.39 and 5,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.33, 22,668.39 and 5,759.91 is: 8,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.33 : 22,668.39 = 5,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.33/22,668.39 = 5,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.33x = 22,668.39 × 5,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.33x = 130,567,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567,886.24/15,119.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.83

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