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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.85, 22,885.35 and 5,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.85, 22,885.35 and 5,396.14 is: 8,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.85 : 22,885.35 = 5,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.85/22,885.35 = 5,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.85x = 22,885.35 × 5,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.85x = 123,492,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,492,424.63/15,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.23

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