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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.18, 22,889.42 and 5,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.18, 22,889.42 and 5,398.54 is: 8,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.18 : 22,889.42 = 5,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.18/22,889.42 = 5,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.18x = 22,889.42 × 5,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.18x = 123,569,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,569,449.45/15,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.04

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