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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.59, 22,918.53 and 5,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.59, 22,918.53 and 5,416.73 is: 8,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.59 : 22,918.53 = 5,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.59/22,918.53 = 5,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.59x = 22,918.53 × 5,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.59x = 124,143,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,143,489.01/15,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.39

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