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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.59, 22,939.67 and 5,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.59, 22,939.67 and 5,430.04 is: 8,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.59 : 22,939.67 = 5,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.59/22,939.67 = 5,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.59x = 22,939.67 × 5,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.59x = 124,563,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,563,298.54/15,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.87

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