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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.34, 22,881.54 and 5,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.34, 22,881.54 and 5,388.30 is: 8,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.34 : 22,881.54 = 5,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.34/22,881.54 = 5,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.34x = 22,881.54 × 5,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.34x = 123,292,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,292,601.98/15,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.46

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