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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.87, 22,870.10 and 5,385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.87, 22,870.10 and 5,385.79 is: 8,081.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.87 : 22,870.10 = 5,385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.87/22,870.10 = 5,385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.87x = 22,870.10 × 5,385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.87x = 123,173,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,173,599.18/15,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.26

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