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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.04, 22,867.29 and 5,388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.04, 22,867.29 and 5,388.04 is: 8,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.04 : 22,867.29 = 5,388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.04/22,867.29 = 5,388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.04x = 22,867.29 × 5,388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.04x = 123,209,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209,873.21/15,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.02

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