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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.08, 22,892.46 and 5,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.08, 22,892.46 and 5,402.08 is: 8,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.08 : 22,892.46 = 5,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.08/22,892.46 = 5,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.08x = 22,892.46 × 5,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.08x = 123,666,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,666,900.32/15,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.76

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