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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.98, 22,918.66 and 5,920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.98, 22,918.66 and 5,920.46 is: 8,883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.98 : 22,918.66 = 5,920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.98/22,918.66 = 5,920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.98x = 22,918.66 × 5,920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.98x = 135,689,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,689,009.78/15,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.67

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