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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.83, 22,889.27 and 5,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.83, 22,889.27 and 5,401.10 is: 8,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.83 : 22,889.27 = 5,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.83/22,889.27 = 5,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.83x = 22,889.27 × 5,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.83x = 123,627,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,627,306.92/15,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.43

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