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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.74, 22,881.33 and 5,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.74, 22,881.33 and 5,262.06 is: 7,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.74 : 22,881.33 = 5,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.74/22,881.33 = 5,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.74x = 22,881.33 × 5,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.74x = 120,402,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,402,931.34/15,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.30

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