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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.64, 22,888.52 and 5,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.64, 22,888.52 and 5,901.22 is: 8,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.64 : 22,888.52 = 5,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.64/22,888.52 = 5,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.64x = 22,888.52 × 5,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.64x = 135,070,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070,191.99/15,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.37

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