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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.40, 22,862.54 and 5,378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.40, 22,862.54 and 5,378.78 is: 8,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.40 : 22,862.54 = 5,378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.40/22,862.54 = 5,378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.40x = 22,862.54 × 5,378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.40x = 122,972,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,972,572.90/15,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.38

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