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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.56, 22,862.40 and 5,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.56, 22,862.40 and 5,375.46 is: 8,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.56 : 22,862.40 = 5,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.56/22,862.40 = 5,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.56x = 22,862.40 × 5,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.56x = 122,895,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,895,916.70/15,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.21

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