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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.45, 22,899.71 and 5,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.45, 22,899.71 and 5,410.70 is: 8,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.45 : 22,899.71 = 5,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.45/22,899.71 = 5,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.45x = 22,899.71 × 5,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.45x = 123,903,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,903,445.80/15,264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.12

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