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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.67, 22,859.91 and 5,377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.67, 22,859.91 and 5,377.03 is: 8,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.67 : 22,859.91 = 5,377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.67/22,859.91 = 5,377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.67x = 22,859.91 × 5,377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.67x = 122,918,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,918,421.87/15,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.75

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