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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.90, 22,899.66 and 5,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.90, 22,899.66 and 5,922.02 is: 8,877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.90 : 22,899.66 = 5,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.90/22,899.66 = 5,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.90x = 22,899.66 × 5,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.90x = 135,612,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,612,279.55/15,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,877.53

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