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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.20, 22,920.90 and 5,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.20, 22,920.90 and 5,423.80 is: 8,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.20 : 22,920.90 = 5,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.20/22,920.90 = 5,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.20x = 22,920.90 × 5,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.20x = 124,318,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,318,377.42/15,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.78

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