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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.51, 22,927.42 and 5,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.51, 22,927.42 and 5,924.32 is: 8,884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.51 : 22,927.42 = 5,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.51/22,927.42 = 5,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.51x = 22,927.42 × 5,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.51x = 135,829,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829,228.60/15,287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,884.98

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