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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.41, 22,737.58 and 5,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.41, 22,737.58 and 5,799.35 is: 8,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.41 : 22,737.58 = 5,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.41/22,737.58 = 5,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.41x = 22,737.58 × 5,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.41x = 131,863,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863,184.57/15,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.01

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