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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.62, 22,904.88 and 5,415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.62, 22,904.88 and 5,415.70 is: 8,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.62 : 22,904.88 = 5,415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.62/22,904.88 = 5,415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.62x = 22,904.88 × 5,415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.62x = 124,045,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,045,958.62/15,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.71

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