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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.21, 22,896.57 and 5,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.21, 22,896.57 and 5,913.61 is: 8,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.21 : 22,896.57 = 5,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.21/22,896.57 = 5,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.21x = 22,896.57 × 5,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.21x = 135,401,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,401,350.25/15,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.61

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