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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.92, 22,924.08 and 5,925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.92, 22,924.08 and 5,925.29 is: 8,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.92 : 22,924.08 = 5,925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.92/22,924.08 = 5,925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.92x = 22,924.08 × 5,925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.92x = 135,831,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,831,707.36/15,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.07

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