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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.70, 22,903.65 and 5,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.70, 22,903.65 and 5,412.30 is: 8,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.70 : 22,903.65 = 5,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.70/22,903.65 = 5,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.70x = 22,903.65 × 5,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.70x = 123,961,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,961,424.90/15,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.54

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