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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.97, 22,912.71 and 5,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.97, 22,912.71 and 5,924.35 is: 8,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.97 : 22,912.71 = 5,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.97/22,912.71 = 5,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.97x = 22,912.71 × 5,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.97x = 135,742,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,742,913.49/15,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.72

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