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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.09, 22,875.14 and 5,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.09, 22,875.14 and 5,254.64 is: 7,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.09 : 22,875.14 = 5,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.09/22,875.14 = 5,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.09x = 22,875.14 × 5,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.09x = 120,200,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200,610.19/15,249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.48

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