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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.98, 22,909.70 and 5,922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.98, 22,909.70 and 5,922.36 is: 8,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.98 : 22,909.70 = 5,922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.98/22,909.70 = 5,922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.98x = 22,909.70 × 5,922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.98x = 135,679,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,490.89/15,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.72

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