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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.38, 22,893.88 and 5,398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.38, 22,893.88 and 5,398.64 is: 8,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.38 : 22,893.88 = 5,398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.38/22,893.88 = 5,398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.38x = 22,893.88 × 5,398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.38x = 123,595,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,595,816.32/15,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.60

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