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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.86, 22,878.06 and 5,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.86, 22,878.06 and 5,390.92 is: 8,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.86 : 22,878.06 = 5,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.86/22,878.06 = 5,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.86x = 22,878.06 × 5,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.86x = 123,333,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,333,791.22/15,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,086.48

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