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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.59, 22,696.81 and 5,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.59, 22,696.81 and 5,271.67 is: 7,908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.59 : 22,696.81 = 5,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.59/22,696.81 = 5,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.59x = 22,696.81 × 5,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.59x = 119,650,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,650,092.37/15,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.35

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