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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.46, 22,902.72 and 5,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.46, 22,902.72 and 5,412.70 is: 8,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.46 : 22,902.72 = 5,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.46/22,902.72 = 5,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.46x = 22,902.72 × 5,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.46x = 123,965,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,965,552.54/15,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.12

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