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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.63, 22,881.84 and 5,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.63, 22,881.84 and 5,396.23 is: 8,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.63 : 22,881.84 = 5,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.63/22,881.84 = 5,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.63x = 22,881.84 × 5,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.63x = 123,475,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,475,671.46/15,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.25

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