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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.38, 22,852.26 and 5,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.38, 22,852.26 and 5,373.76 is: 8,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.38 : 22,852.26 = 5,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.38/22,852.26 = 5,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.38x = 22,852.26 × 5,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.38x = 122,802,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802,560.70/15,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.88

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