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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.76, 22,749.06 and 5,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.76, 22,749.06 and 5,929.56 is: 8,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.76 : 22,749.06 = 5,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.76/22,749.06 = 5,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.76x = 22,749.06 × 5,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.76x = 134,891,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,891,916.21/15,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.09

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