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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.51, 22,868.44 and 5,377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.51, 22,868.44 and 5,377.86 is: 8,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.51 : 22,868.44 = 5,377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.51/22,868.44 = 5,377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.51x = 22,868.44 × 5,377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.51x = 122,983,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,983,255.29/15,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.85

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