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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.22, 22,936.11 and 5,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.22, 22,936.11 and 5,427.67 is: 8,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.22 : 22,936.11 = 5,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.22/22,936.11 = 5,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.22x = 22,936.11 × 5,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.22x = 124,489,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489,578.82/15,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.31

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