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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.11, 22,894.74 and 5,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.11, 22,894.74 and 5,898.48 is: 8,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.11 : 22,894.74 = 5,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.11/22,894.74 = 5,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.11x = 22,894.74 × 5,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.11x = 135,044,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044,166.00/15,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.17

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