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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.49, 22,897.81 and 5,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.49, 22,897.81 and 5,265.51 is: 7,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.49 : 22,897.81 = 5,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.49/22,897.81 = 5,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.49x = 22,897.81 × 5,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.49x = 120,568,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,568,647.53/15,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.15

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