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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.48, 22,739.22 and 5,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.48, 22,739.22 and 5,919 is: 8,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.48 : 22,739.22 = 5,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.48/22,739.22 = 5,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.48x = 22,739.22 × 5,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.48x = 134,593,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,593,443.18/15,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,878.50

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