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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.30, 22,857.51 and 5,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.30, 22,857.51 and 5,372.22 is: 8,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.30 : 22,857.51 = 5,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.30/22,857.51 = 5,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.30x = 22,857.51 × 5,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.30x = 122,795,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795,572.37/15,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.35

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