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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.03, 22,899.53 and 5,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.03, 22,899.53 and 5,904.08 is: 8,857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.03 : 22,899.53 = 5,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.03/22,899.53 = 5,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.03x = 22,899.53 × 5,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.03x = 135,200,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,200,657.08/15,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,857.47

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