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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.00, 22,802.28 and 5,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.00, 22,802.28 and 5,337.54 is: 8,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.00 : 22,802.28 = 5,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.00/22,802.28 = 5,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.00x = 22,802.28 × 5,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.00x = 121,708,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,708,138.60/15,200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.11

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