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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.97, 22,885.54 and 5,396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.97, 22,885.54 and 5,396.26 is: 8,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.97 : 22,885.54 = 5,396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.97/22,885.54 = 5,396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.97x = 22,885.54 × 5,396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.97x = 123,496,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,496,297.10/15,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,094.42

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