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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.28, 22,901.04 and 5,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.28, 22,901.04 and 5,406.60 is: 8,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.28 : 22,901.04 = 5,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.28/22,901.04 = 5,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.28x = 22,901.04 × 5,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.28x = 123,816,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,816,762.86/15,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.94

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