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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.92, 22,887.12 and 5,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.92, 22,887.12 and 5,399.28 is: 8,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.92 : 22,887.12 = 5,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.92/22,887.12 = 5,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.92x = 22,887.12 × 5,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.92x = 123,573,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,573,969.27/15,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.94

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