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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.79, 22,913.15 and 5,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.79, 22,913.15 and 5,914.70 is: 8,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.79 : 22,913.15 = 5,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.79/22,913.15 = 5,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.79x = 22,913.15 × 5,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.79x = 135,524,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,524,335.55/15,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.68

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