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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.54, 22,866.54 and 5,387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.54, 22,866.54 and 5,387.54 is: 8,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.54 : 22,866.54 = 5,387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.54/22,866.54 = 5,387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.54x = 22,866.54 × 5,387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.54x = 123,194,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,194,398.91/15,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.27

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