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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.40, 22,869.14 and 5,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.40, 22,869.14 and 5,248.76 is: 7,874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.40 : 22,869.14 = 5,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.40/22,869.14 = 5,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.40x = 22,869.14 × 5,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.40x = 120,034,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,034,627.27/15,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.01

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