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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.59, 22,915.53 and 5,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.59, 22,915.53 and 5,414.73 is: 8,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.59 : 22,915.53 = 5,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.59/22,915.53 = 5,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.59x = 22,915.53 × 5,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.59x = 124,081,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,081,407.76/15,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.39

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