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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.34, 22,883.04 and 5,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.34, 22,883.04 and 5,389.30 is: 8,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.34 : 22,883.04 = 5,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.34/22,883.04 = 5,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.34x = 22,883.04 × 5,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.34x = 123,323,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,323,567.47/15,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.96

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