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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.92, 22,881.06 and 5,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.92, 22,881.06 and 5,395.28 is: 8,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.92 : 22,881.06 = 5,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.92/22,881.06 = 5,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.92x = 22,881.06 × 5,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.92x = 123,449,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,449,725.40/15,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.92

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