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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.52, 22,864.68 and 5,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.52, 22,864.68 and 5,376.24 is: 8,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.52 : 22,864.68 = 5,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.52/22,864.68 = 5,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.52x = 22,864.68 × 5,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.52x = 122,926,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,926,007.20/15,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.27

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