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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.71, 22,896.20 and 5,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.71, 22,896.20 and 5,910.08 is: 8,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.71 : 22,896.20 = 5,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.71/22,896.20 = 5,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.71x = 22,896.20 × 5,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.71x = 135,318,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,318,273.99/15,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.20

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