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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.73, 22,933.87 and 5,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.73, 22,933.87 and 5,426.18 is: 8,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.73 : 22,933.87 = 5,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.73/22,933.87 = 5,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.73x = 22,933.87 × 5,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.73x = 124,443,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,443,350.49/15,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.08

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