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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.59, 22,693.81 and 5,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.59, 22,693.81 and 5,269.67 is: 7,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.59 : 22,693.81 = 5,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.59/22,693.81 = 5,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.59x = 22,693.81 × 5,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.59x = 119,588,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,588,889.74/15,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.35

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