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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.54, 22,804.74 and 5,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.54, 22,804.74 and 5,341.14 is: 8,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.54 : 22,804.74 = 5,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.54/22,804.74 = 5,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.54x = 22,804.74 × 5,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.54x = 121,803,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,803,309.00/15,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.56

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