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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.95, 22,839.57 and 5,368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.95, 22,839.57 and 5,368.93 is: 8,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.95 : 22,839.57 = 5,368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.95/22,839.57 = 5,368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.95x = 22,839.57 × 5,368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.95x = 122,624,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,624,123.93/15,235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.34

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