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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.36, 22,635.94 and 5,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.36, 22,635.94 and 5,231 is: 7,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.36 : 22,635.94 = 5,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.36/22,635.94 = 5,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.36x = 22,635.94 × 5,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.36x = 118,408,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,408,602.14/15,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.56

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