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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.37, 22,905.32 and 5,906.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.37, 22,905.32 and 5,906.95 is: 8,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.37 : 22,905.32 = 5,906.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.37/22,905.32 = 5,906.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.37x = 22,905.32 × 5,906.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.37x = 135,300,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,300,601.21/15,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.66

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