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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.39, 22,689.61 and 5,892.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.39, 22,689.61 and 5,892.39 is: 8,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.39 : 22,689.61 = 5,892.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.39/22,689.61 = 5,892.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.39x = 22,689.61 × 5,892.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.39x = 133,696,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,696,031.07/15,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.59

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