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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.03, 22,864.01 and 5,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.03, 22,864.01 and 5,382.09 is: 8,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.03 : 22,864.01 = 5,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.03/22,864.01 = 5,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.03x = 22,864.01 × 5,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.03x = 123,056,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056,132.67/15,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.94

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