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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.06, 22,689.42 and 5,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.06, 22,689.42 and 5,508.60 is: 8,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.06 : 22,689.42 = 5,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.06/22,689.42 = 5,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.06x = 22,689.42 × 5,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.06x = 124,986,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986,939.01/15,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.02

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