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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.47, 22,886.29 and 5,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.47, 22,886.29 and 5,396.76 is: 8,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.47 : 22,886.29 = 5,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.47/22,886.29 = 5,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.47x = 22,886.29 × 5,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.47x = 123,511,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511,787.44/15,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.17

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