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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.30, 22,887.80 and 5,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.30, 22,887.80 and 5,907.74 is: 8,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.30 : 22,887.80 = 5,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.30/22,887.80 = 5,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.30x = 22,887.80 × 5,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.30x = 135,215,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,215,171.57/15,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.84

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