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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.15, 22,895.22 and 5,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.15, 22,895.22 and 5,901.24 is: 8,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.15 : 22,895.22 = 5,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.15/22,895.22 = 5,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.15x = 22,895.22 × 5,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.15x = 135,110,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,110,188.07/15,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.21

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