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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.69, 22,868.19 and 5,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.69, 22,868.19 and 5,396.67 is: 8,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.69 : 22,868.19 = 5,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.69/22,868.19 = 5,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.69x = 22,868.19 × 5,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.69x = 123,412,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,412,074.93/15,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.34

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