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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.91, 22,926.50 and 5,922.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.91, 22,926.50 and 5,922.15 is: 8,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.91 : 22,926.50 = 5,922.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.91/22,926.50 = 5,922.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.91x = 22,926.50 × 5,922.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.91x = 135,774,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,774,171.98/15,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,884.63

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