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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.20, 22,704.30 and 5,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.20, 22,704.30 and 5,902.20 is: 8,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.20 : 22,704.30 = 5,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.20/22,704.30 = 5,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.20x = 22,704.30 × 5,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.20x = 134,005,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,005,319.46/15,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.30

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