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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.32, 22,908.22 and 5,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.32, 22,908.22 and 5,910.44 is: 8,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.32 : 22,908.22 = 5,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.32/22,908.22 = 5,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.32x = 22,908.22 × 5,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.32x = 135,397,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,397,723.79/15,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.08

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