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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.85, 22,884.13 and 5,392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.85, 22,884.13 and 5,392.11 is: 8,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.85 : 22,884.13 = 5,392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.85/22,884.13 = 5,392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.85x = 22,884.13 × 5,392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.85x = 123,393,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,393,746.21/15,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,088.82

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