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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.98, 22,915.70 and 5,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.98, 22,915.70 and 5,926.36 is: 8,886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.98 : 22,915.70 = 5,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.98/22,915.70 = 5,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.98x = 22,915.70 × 5,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.98x = 135,806,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,806,687.85/15,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.72

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