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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.74, 22,739.92 and 5,802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.74, 22,739.92 and 5,802.55 is: 8,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.74 : 22,739.92 = 5,802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.74/22,739.92 = 5,802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.74x = 22,739.92 × 5,802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.74x = 131,949,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,949,522.80/15,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.21

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