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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.14, 22,738.55 and 5,925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.14, 22,738.55 and 5,925.06 is: 8,887.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.14 : 22,738.55 = 5,925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.14/22,738.55 = 5,925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.14x = 22,738.55 × 5,925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.14x = 134,727,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,727,273.06/15,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.53

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