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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.08, 22,809.60 and 5,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.08, 22,809.60 and 5,348.16 is: 8,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.08 : 22,809.60 = 5,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.08/22,809.60 = 5,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.08x = 22,809.60 × 5,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.08x = 121,989,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,989,390.34/15,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.52

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