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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.34, 22,913.01 and 5,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.34, 22,913.01 and 5,409.27 is: 8,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.34 : 22,913.01 = 5,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.34/22,913.01 = 5,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.34x = 22,913.01 × 5,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.34x = 123,942,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,942,657.60/15,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.91

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