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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.73, 22,936.72 and 5,426.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.73, 22,936.72 and 5,426.67 is: 8,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.73 : 22,936.72 = 5,426.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.73/22,936.72 = 5,426.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.73x = 22,936.72 × 5,426.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.73x = 124,470,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,470,010.32/15,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.76

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