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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.03, 22,878.18 and 5,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.03, 22,878.18 and 5,391.45 is: 8,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.03 : 22,878.18 = 5,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.03/22,878.18 = 5,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.03x = 22,878.18 × 5,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.03x = 123,346,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,346,563.56/15,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.22

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