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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.46, 22,917.33 and 5,920.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.46, 22,917.33 and 5,920.83 is: 8,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.46 : 22,917.33 = 5,920.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.46/22,917.33 = 5,920.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.46x = 22,917.33 × 5,920.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.46x = 135,689,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,689,614.98/15,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.36

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