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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.27, 22,847.59 and 5,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.27, 22,847.59 and 5,239.53 is: 7,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.27 : 22,847.59 = 5,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.27/22,847.59 = 5,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.27x = 22,847.59 × 5,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.27x = 119,710,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,710,725.46/15,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.51

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