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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.59, 22,937.68 and 4,759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.59, 22,937.68 and 4,759.39 is: 7,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.59 : 22,937.68 = 4,759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.59/22,937.68 = 4,759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.59x = 22,937.68 × 4,759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.59x = 109,169,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,169,399.44/15,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.11

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