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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.34, 22,863.50 and 5,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.34, 22,863.50 and 5,385.18 is: 8,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.34 : 22,863.50 = 5,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.34/22,863.50 = 5,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.34x = 22,863.50 × 5,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.34x = 123,124,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,124,062.93/15,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.12

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