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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.24, 22,896.36 and 5,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.24, 22,896.36 and 5,401.14 is: 8,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.24 : 22,896.36 = 5,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.24/22,896.36 = 5,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.24x = 22,896.36 × 5,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.24x = 123,666,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,666,445.85/15,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.71

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