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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.69, 22,882.85 and 5,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.69, 22,882.85 and 5,395.06 is: 8,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.69 : 22,882.85 = 5,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.69/22,882.85 = 5,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.69x = 22,882.85 × 5,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.69x = 123,454,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,454,272.21/15,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.34

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