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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.02, 22,907.50 and 5,407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.02, 22,907.50 and 5,407.15 is: 8,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.02 : 22,907.50 = 5,407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.02/22,907.50 = 5,407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.02x = 22,907.50 × 5,407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.02x = 123,864,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,864,217.84/15,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.60

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