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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289, 22,936.94 and 5,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289, 22,936.94 and 5,428.26 is: 8,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289 : 22,936.94 = 5,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289/22,936.94 = 5,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289x = 22,936.94 × 5,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289x = 124,507,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,507,673.92/15,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.61

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