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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.17, 22,860.66 and 5,377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.17, 22,860.66 and 5,377.53 is: 8,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.17 : 22,860.66 = 5,377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.17/22,860.66 = 5,377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.17x = 22,860.66 × 5,377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.17x = 122,933,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,933,884.97/15,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.50

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