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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.16, 22,868.12 and 5,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.16, 22,868.12 and 5,381.44 is: 8,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.16 : 22,868.12 = 5,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.16/22,868.12 = 5,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.16x = 22,868.12 × 5,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.16x = 123,063,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,063,415.69/15,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.82

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