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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.85, 22,902.21 and 5,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.85, 22,902.21 and 5,905.94 is: 8,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.85 : 22,902.21 = 5,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.85/22,902.21 = 5,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.85x = 22,902.21 × 5,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.85x = 135,258,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,258,963.62/15,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.23

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