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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.48, 22,754.22 and 5,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.48, 22,754.22 and 5,929 is: 8,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.48 : 22,754.22 = 5,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.48/22,754.22 = 5,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.48x = 22,754.22 × 5,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.48x = 134,909,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,909,770.38/15,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.50

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