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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.10, 22,903.35 and 5,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.10, 22,903.35 and 5,412.10 is: 8,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.10 : 22,903.35 = 5,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.10/22,903.35 = 5,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.10x = 22,903.35 × 5,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.10x = 123,955,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,955,220.54/15,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.11

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