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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.92, 22,912.56 and 5,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.92, 22,912.56 and 5,414.58 is: 8,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.92 : 22,912.56 = 5,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.92/22,912.56 = 5,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.92x = 22,912.56 × 5,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.92x = 124,061,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,061,889.12/15,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.34

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