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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.92, 22,910.58 and 5,916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.92, 22,910.58 and 5,916.29 is: 8,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.92 : 22,910.58 = 5,916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.92/22,910.58 = 5,916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.92x = 22,910.58 × 5,916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.92x = 135,545,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,545,520.80/15,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.57

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