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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.29, 22,848.75 and 5,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.29, 22,848.75 and 5,368.52 is: 8,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.29 : 22,848.75 = 5,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.29/22,848.75 = 5,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.29x = 22,848.75 × 5,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.29x = 122,664,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664,028.47/15,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.43

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