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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.96, 22,687.74 and 5,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.96, 22,687.74 and 5,268.03 is: 7,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.96 : 22,687.74 = 5,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.96/22,687.74 = 5,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.96x = 22,687.74 × 5,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.96x = 119,519,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,519,694.95/15,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.54

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