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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.64, 22,855.34 and 5,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.64, 22,855.34 and 5,372.92 is: 8,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.64 : 22,855.34 = 5,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.64/22,855.34 = 5,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.64x = 22,855.34 × 5,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.64x = 122,799,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,799,913.39/15,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.04

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