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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.39, 22,849.27 and 5,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.39, 22,849.27 and 5,371.76 is: 8,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.39 : 22,849.27 = 5,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.39/22,849.27 = 5,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.39x = 22,849.27 × 5,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.39x = 122,740,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,740,838.31/15,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.89

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