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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.40, 22,862.70 and 5,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.40, 22,862.70 and 5,379.26 is: 8,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.40 : 22,862.70 = 5,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.40/22,862.70 = 5,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.40x = 22,862.70 × 5,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.40x = 122,984,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,984,407.60/15,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.10

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