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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.37, 22,893.87 and 5,398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.37, 22,893.87 and 5,398.63 is: 8,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.37 : 22,893.87 = 5,398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.37/22,893.87 = 5,398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.37x = 22,893.87 × 5,398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.37x = 123,595,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,595,533.40/15,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.59

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