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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.19, 22,853.29 and 5,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.19, 22,853.29 and 5,239.84 is: 7,859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.19 : 22,853.29 = 5,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.19/22,853.29 = 5,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.19x = 22,853.29 × 5,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.19x = 119,747,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,747,565.52/15,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,859.93

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