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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.18, 22,858.80 and 5,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.18, 22,858.80 and 5,376.14 is: 8,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.18 : 22,858.80 = 5,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.18/22,858.80 = 5,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.18x = 22,858.80 × 5,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.18x = 122,892,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,892,109.03/15,239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.22

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