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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.58, 22,810.35 and 5,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.58, 22,810.35 and 5,348.66 is: 8,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.58 : 22,810.35 = 5,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.58/22,810.35 = 5,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.58x = 22,810.35 × 5,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.58x = 122,004,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,004,806.63/15,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,025.27

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