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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.42, 22,926.17 and 5,919.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.42, 22,926.17 and 5,919.03 is: 8,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.42 : 22,926.17 = 5,919.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.42/22,926.17 = 5,919.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.42x = 22,926.17 × 5,919.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.42x = 135,700,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,700,688.02/15,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,877.79

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