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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.68, 22,935.96 and 5,432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.68, 22,935.96 and 5,432.24 is: 8,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.68 : 22,935.96 = 5,432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.68/22,935.96 = 5,432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.68x = 22,935.96 × 5,432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.68x = 124,593,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,593,639.35/15,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.00

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