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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.92, 22,922.58 and 5,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.92, 22,922.58 and 5,924.28 is: 8,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.92 : 22,922.58 = 5,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.92/22,922.58 = 5,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.92x = 22,922.58 × 5,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.92x = 135,799,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,799,782.24/15,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,884.56

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