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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.66, 22,897.46 and 5,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.66, 22,897.46 and 5,902.70 is: 8,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.66 : 22,897.46 = 5,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.66/22,897.46 = 5,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.66x = 22,897.46 × 5,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.66x = 135,156,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,156,909.14/15,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.40

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