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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.88, 22,894.63 and 5,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.88, 22,894.63 and 5,399.14 is: 8,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.88 : 22,894.63 = 5,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.88/22,894.63 = 5,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.88x = 22,894.63 × 5,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.88x = 123,611,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,611,312.62/15,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.35

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