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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.51, 22,924.42 and 5,922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.51, 22,924.42 and 5,922.32 is: 8,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.51 : 22,924.42 = 5,922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.51/22,924.42 = 5,922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.51x = 22,924.42 × 5,922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.51x = 135,765,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,765,621.63/15,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.98

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