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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.09, 22,926.78 and 5,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.09, 22,926.78 and 5,422.23 is: 8,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.09 : 22,926.78 = 5,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.09/22,926.78 = 5,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.09x = 22,926.78 × 5,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.09x = 124,314,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,314,274.32/15,282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.64

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