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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.32, 22,891.68 and 5,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.32, 22,891.68 and 5,404.32 is: 8,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.32 : 22,891.68 = 5,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.32/22,891.68 = 5,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.32x = 22,891.68 × 5,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.32x = 123,713,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,713,964.06/15,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.44

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