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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.81, 22,855.29 and 5,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.81, 22,855.29 and 5,373.10 is: 8,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.81 : 22,855.29 = 5,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.81/22,855.29 = 5,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.81x = 22,855.29 × 5,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.81x = 122,803,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,803,758.70/15,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.79

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