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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.58, 22,939.50 and 5,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.58, 22,939.50 and 5,426.76 is: 8,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.58 : 22,939.50 = 5,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.58/22,939.50 = 5,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.58x = 22,939.50 × 5,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.58x = 124,487,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487,161.02/15,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.96

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