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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.24, 22,898.33 and 5,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.24, 22,898.33 and 5,903.31 is: 8,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.24 : 22,898.33 = 5,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.24/22,898.33 = 5,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.24x = 22,898.33 × 5,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.24x = 135,176,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176,018.96/15,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.32

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