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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.19, 22,726.84 and 5,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.19, 22,726.84 and 5,798.08 is: 8,697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.19 : 22,726.84 = 5,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.19/22,726.84 = 5,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.19x = 22,726.84 × 5,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.19x = 131,771,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,771,922.83/15,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.71

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