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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.63, 22,880.34 and 5,395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.63, 22,880.34 and 5,395.23 is: 8,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.63 : 22,880.34 = 5,395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.63/22,880.34 = 5,395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.63x = 22,880.34 × 5,395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.63x = 123,444,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,444,696.78/15,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.75

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