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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.42, 22,921.67 and 5,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.42, 22,921.67 and 5,916.02 is: 8,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.42 : 22,921.67 = 5,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.42/22,921.67 = 5,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.42x = 22,921.67 × 5,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.42x = 135,605,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,605,130.25/15,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.28

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