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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.91, 22,855.79 and 5,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.91, 22,855.79 and 5,374.27 is: 8,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.91 : 22,855.79 = 5,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.91/22,855.79 = 5,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.91x = 22,855.79 × 5,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.91x = 122,833,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,833,186.52/15,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.61

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