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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.19, 22,728.34 and 5,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.19, 22,728.34 and 5,799.08 is: 8,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.19 : 22,728.34 = 5,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.19/22,728.34 = 5,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.19x = 22,728.34 × 5,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.19x = 131,803,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,803,461.93/15,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.22

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