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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.08, 22,689.41 and 5,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.08, 22,689.41 and 5,508.59 is: 8,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.08 : 22,689.41 = 5,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.08/22,689.41 = 5,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.08x = 22,689.41 × 5,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.08x = 124,986,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986,516.04/15,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.98

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