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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.97, 22,788.63 and 5,702.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.97, 22,788.63 and 5,702.37 is: 8,554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.97 : 22,788.63 = 5,702.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.97/22,788.63 = 5,702.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.97x = 22,788.63 × 5,702.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.97x = 129,949,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,949,322.91/15,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.94

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