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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.14, 22,893.72 and 5,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.14, 22,893.72 and 5,900.24 is: 8,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.14 : 22,893.72 = 5,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.14/22,893.72 = 5,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.14x = 22,893.72 × 5,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.14x = 135,078,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,078,442.49/15,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.72

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