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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.94, 22,858.81 and 5,375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.94, 22,858.81 and 5,375.97 is: 8,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.94 : 22,858.81 = 5,375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.94/22,858.81 = 5,375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.94x = 22,858.81 × 5,375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.94x = 122,888,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888,263.36/15,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.10

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