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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.69, 22,689.03 and 5,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.69, 22,689.03 and 5,255.59 is: 7,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.69 : 22,689.03 = 5,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.69/22,689.03 = 5,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.69x = 22,689.03 × 5,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.69x = 119,244,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,244,125.73/15,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.64

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