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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.10, 22,891.92 and 5,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.10, 22,891.92 and 5,402.08 is: 8,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.10 : 22,891.92 = 5,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.10/22,891.92 = 5,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.10x = 22,891.92 × 5,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.10x = 123,663,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663,983.19/15,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.62

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