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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.67, 22,856.91 and 5,375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.67, 22,856.91 and 5,375.03 is: 8,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.67 : 22,856.91 = 5,375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.67/22,856.91 = 5,375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.67x = 22,856.91 × 5,375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.67x = 122,856,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,856,462.67/15,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.74

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