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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.02, 22,925.94 and 5,419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.02, 22,925.94 and 5,419.38 is: 8,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.02 : 22,925.94 = 5,419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.02/22,925.94 = 5,419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.02x = 22,925.94 × 5,419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.02x = 124,244,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,244,380.72/15,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.17

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