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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.59, 22,750.02 and 5,803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.59, 22,750.02 and 5,803.11 is: 8,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.59 : 22,750.02 = 5,803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.59/22,750.02 = 5,803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.59x = 22,750.02 × 5,803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.59x = 132,020,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,020,868.56/15,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.00

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