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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.55, 22,893.12 and 5,907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.55, 22,893.12 and 5,907.98 is: 8,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.55 : 22,893.12 = 5,907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.55/22,893.12 = 5,907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.55x = 22,893.12 × 5,907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.55x = 135,252,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,252,152.33/15,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.12

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