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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.82, 22,911.93 and 5,417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.82, 22,911.93 and 5,417.82 is: 8,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.82 : 22,911.93 = 5,417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.82/22,911.93 = 5,417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.82x = 22,911.93 × 5,417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.82x = 124,132,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,132,712.59/15,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.69

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