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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.03, 22,901.03 and 5,905.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.03, 22,901.03 and 5,905.08 is: 8,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.03 : 22,901.03 = 5,905.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.03/22,901.03 = 5,905.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.03x = 22,901.03 × 5,905.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.03x = 135,232,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,232,414.23/15,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.97

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