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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.19, 22,805.57 and 5,339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.19, 22,805.57 and 5,339.73 is: 8,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.19 : 22,805.57 = 5,339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.19/22,805.57 = 5,339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.19x = 22,805.57 × 5,339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.19x = 121,775,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,775,559.60/15,202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.40

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