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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.60, 22,892.67 and 5,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.60, 22,892.67 and 5,402.58 is: 8,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.60 : 22,892.67 = 5,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.60/22,892.67 = 5,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.60x = 22,892.67 × 5,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.60x = 123,679,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,679,481.09/15,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.37

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