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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.10, 22,933.92 and 5,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.10, 22,933.92 and 5,430.08 is: 8,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.10 : 22,933.92 = 5,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.10/22,933.92 = 5,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.10x = 22,933.92 × 5,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.10x = 124,533,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,533,020.31/15,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.62

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