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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.10, 22,902.46 and 5,917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.10, 22,902.46 and 5,917.50 is: 8,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.10 : 22,902.46 = 5,917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.10/22,902.46 = 5,917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.10x = 22,902.46 × 5,917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.10x = 135,525,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,525,307.05/15,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.46

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