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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.41, 22,912.74 and 5,914.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.41, 22,912.74 and 5,914.51 is: 8,867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.41 : 22,912.74 = 5,914.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.41/22,912.74 = 5,914.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.41x = 22,912.74 × 5,914.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.41x = 135,517,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517,572.58/15,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.56

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