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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.34, 22,921.22 and 5,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.34, 22,921.22 and 5,795.16 is: 8,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.34 : 22,921.22 = 5,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.34/22,921.22 = 5,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.34x = 22,921.22 × 5,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.34x = 132,832,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,832,137.30/15,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.58

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