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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.05, 22,885.92 and 5,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.05, 22,885.92 and 5,906.48 is: 8,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.05 : 22,885.92 = 5,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.05/22,885.92 = 5,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.05x = 22,885.92 × 5,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.05x = 135,175,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,175,285.98/15,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.95

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