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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.72, 22,909.50 and 5,910.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.72, 22,909.50 and 5,910.84 is: 8,867.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.72 : 22,909.50 = 5,910.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.72/22,909.50 = 5,910.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.72x = 22,909.50 × 5,910.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.72x = 135,414,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,414,388.98/15,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.58

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