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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.23, 22,722.93 and 5,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.23, 22,722.93 and 5,659.67 is: 8,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.23 : 22,722.93 = 5,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.23/22,722.93 = 5,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.23x = 22,722.93 × 5,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.23x = 128,604,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604,342.04/15,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.17

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