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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.60, 22,886.48 and 5,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.60, 22,886.48 and 5,396.89 is: 8,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.60 : 22,886.48 = 5,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.60/22,886.48 = 5,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.60x = 22,886.48 × 5,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.60x = 123,515,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,515,673.63/15,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.35

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