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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.69, 22,695.03 and 5,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.69, 22,695.03 and 5,259.59 is: 7,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.69 : 22,695.03 = 5,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.69/22,695.03 = 5,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.69x = 22,695.03 × 5,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.69x = 119,366,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,366,552.84/15,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.64

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