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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.72, 22,874.97 and 5,389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.72, 22,874.97 and 5,389.35 is: 8,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.72 : 22,874.97 = 5,389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.72/22,874.97 = 5,389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.72x = 22,874.97 × 5,389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.72x = 123,281,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,281,154.00/15,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.57

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