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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.08, 22,739.96 and 5,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.08, 22,739.96 and 5,926 is: 8,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.08 : 22,739.96 = 5,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.08/22,739.96 = 5,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.08x = 22,739.96 × 5,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.08x = 134,757,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,757,002.96/15,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.94

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