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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.53, 22,739.61 and 5,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.53, 22,739.61 and 5,802.34 is: 8,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.53 : 22,739.61 = 5,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.53/22,739.61 = 5,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.53x = 22,739.61 × 5,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.53x = 131,942,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,942,948.69/15,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.89

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