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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.61, 22,895.49 and 5,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.61, 22,895.49 and 5,898.98 is: 8,847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.61 : 22,895.49 = 5,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.61/22,895.49 = 5,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.61x = 22,895.49 × 5,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.61x = 135,060,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,060,037.60/15,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.92

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