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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.80, 22,892.10 and 5,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.80, 22,892.10 and 5,406.40 is: 8,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.80 : 22,892.10 = 5,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.80/22,892.10 = 5,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.80x = 22,892.10 × 5,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.80x = 123,763,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,763,849.44/15,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.73

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