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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.48, 22,635.90 and 5,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.48, 22,635.90 and 5,230.20 is: 7,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.48 : 22,635.90 = 5,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.48/22,635.90 = 5,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.48x = 22,635.90 × 5,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.48x = 118,390,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,390,284.18/15,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.80

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