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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.23, 22,935.97 and 5,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.23, 22,935.97 and 5,426.16 is: 8,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.23 : 22,935.97 = 5,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.23/22,935.97 = 5,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.23x = 22,935.97 × 5,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.23x = 124,454,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,454,242.98/15,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.99

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