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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.46, 22,689.99 and 5,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.46, 22,689.99 and 5,269.53 is: 7,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.46 : 22,689.99 = 5,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.46/22,689.99 = 5,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.46x = 22,689.99 × 5,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.46x = 119,565,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,565,583.00/15,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.79

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