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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.02, 22,892.93 and 5,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.02, 22,892.93 and 5,895.44 is: 8,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.02 : 22,892.93 = 5,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.02/22,892.93 = 5,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.02x = 22,892.93 × 5,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.02x = 134,963,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,963,751.30/15,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.43

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