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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.60, 22,806.18 and 5,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.60, 22,806.18 and 5,340.14 is: 8,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.60 : 22,806.18 = 5,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.60/22,806.18 = 5,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.60x = 22,806.18 × 5,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.60x = 121,788,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,788,194.07/15,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.01

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