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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.96, 22,887.36 and 5,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.96, 22,887.36 and 5,901.12 is: 8,846.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.96 : 22,887.36 = 5,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.96/22,887.36 = 5,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.96x = 22,887.36 × 5,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.96x = 135,061,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,057.84/15,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,846.04

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