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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.38, 22,913.01 and 5,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.38, 22,913.01 and 5,418.18 is: 8,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.38 : 22,913.01 = 5,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.38/22,913.01 = 5,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.38x = 22,913.01 × 5,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.38x = 124,146,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,146,812.52/15,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.59

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