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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.04, 22,847.76 and 5,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.04, 22,847.76 and 5,375.04 is: 8,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.04 : 22,847.76 = 5,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.04/22,847.76 = 5,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.04x = 22,847.76 × 5,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.04x = 122,807,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,807,623.91/15,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.51

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