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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.63, 22,851.06 and 5,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.63, 22,851.06 and 5,373.46 is: 8,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.63 : 22,851.06 = 5,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.63/22,851.06 = 5,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.63x = 22,851.06 × 5,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.63x = 122,789,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,789,256.87/15,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.35

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