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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.35, 22,925.58 and 5,422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.35, 22,925.58 and 5,422.33 is: 8,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.35 : 22,925.58 = 5,422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.35/22,925.58 = 5,422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.35x = 22,925.58 × 5,422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.35x = 124,310,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,310,060.20/15,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.16

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