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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.56, 22,805.40 and 5,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.56, 22,805.40 and 5,340.72 is: 8,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.56 : 22,805.40 = 5,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.56/22,805.40 = 5,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.56x = 22,805.40 × 5,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.56x = 121,797,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,797,255.89/15,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.63

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