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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.64, 22,901.37 and 5,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.64, 22,901.37 and 5,901.05 is: 8,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.64 : 22,901.37 = 5,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.64/22,901.37 = 5,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.64x = 22,901.37 × 5,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.64x = 135,142,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,142,164.56/15,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.86

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