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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.28, 22,889.04 and 5,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.28, 22,889.04 and 5,398.60 is: 8,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.28 : 22,889.04 = 5,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.28/22,889.04 = 5,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.28x = 22,889.04 × 5,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.28x = 123,568,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,568,771.34/15,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.94

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