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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.68, 22,879.66 and 5,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.68, 22,879.66 and 5,392.04 is: 8,088.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.68 : 22,879.66 = 5,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.68/22,879.66 = 5,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.68x = 22,879.66 × 5,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.68x = 123,368,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,368,041.91/15,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,088.29

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