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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.29, 22,855.69 and 5,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.29, 22,855.69 and 5,377.26 is: 8,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.29 : 22,855.69 = 5,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.29/22,855.69 = 5,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.29x = 22,855.69 × 5,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.29x = 122,900,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,900,912.82/15,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.21

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