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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.80, 22,618.78 and 5,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.80, 22,618.78 and 5,219.40 is: 7,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.80 : 22,618.78 = 5,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.80/22,618.78 = 5,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.80x = 22,618.78 × 5,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.80x = 118,056,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,056,460.33/15,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.22

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