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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.09, 22,769.33 and 5,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.09, 22,769.33 and 5,693.67 is: 8,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.09 : 22,769.33 = 5,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.09/22,769.33 = 5,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.09x = 22,769.33 × 5,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.09x = 129,641,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641,022.67/15,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.77

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