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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.74, 22,882.83 and 5,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.74, 22,882.83 and 5,263.06 is: 7,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.74 : 22,882.83 = 5,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.74/22,882.83 = 5,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.74x = 22,882.83 × 5,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.74x = 120,433,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,433,707.26/15,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,893.80

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