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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.60, 22,693.82 and 5,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.60, 22,693.82 and 5,269.68 is: 7,905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.60 : 22,693.82 = 5,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.60/22,693.82 = 5,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.60x = 22,693.82 × 5,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.60x = 119,589,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589,169.38/15,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.36

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