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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.41, 22,899.86 and 5,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.41, 22,899.86 and 5,406.04 is: 8,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.41 : 22,899.86 = 5,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.41/22,899.86 = 5,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.41x = 22,899.86 × 5,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.41x = 123,797,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,797,417.62/15,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.55

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