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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.09, 22,913.28 and 5,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.09, 22,913.28 and 5,413.23 is: 8,121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.09 : 22,913.28 = 5,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.09/22,913.28 = 5,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.09x = 22,913.28 × 5,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.09x = 124,034,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,854.69/15,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.14

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