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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.27, 22,904.22 and 5,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.27, 22,904.22 and 5,918.67 is: 8,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.27 : 22,904.22 = 5,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.27/22,904.22 = 5,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.27x = 22,904.22 × 5,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.27x = 135,562,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,562,508.69/15,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,875.22

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