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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.38, 22,873.86 and 5,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.38, 22,873.86 and 5,388.30 is: 8,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.38 : 22,873.86 = 5,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.38/22,873.86 = 5,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.38x = 22,873.86 × 5,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.38x = 123,251,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,251,219.84/15,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.03

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