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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.94, 22,922.96 and 5,922.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.94, 22,922.96 and 5,922.87 is: 8,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.94 : 22,922.96 = 5,922.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.94/22,922.96 = 5,922.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.94x = 22,922.96 × 5,922.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.94x = 135,769,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,769,567.87/15,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.57

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