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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.92, 22,889.61 and 5,899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.92, 22,889.61 and 5,899.04 is: 8,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.92 : 22,889.61 = 5,899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.92/22,889.61 = 5,899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.92x = 22,889.61 × 5,899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.92x = 135,026,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,026,724.97/15,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.40

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