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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.18, 22,890.92 and 5,399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.18, 22,890.92 and 5,399.54 is: 8,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.18 : 22,890.92 = 5,399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.18/22,890.92 = 5,399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.18x = 22,890.92 × 5,399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.18x = 123,600,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,600,438.18/15,260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.54

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