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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.70, 22,806.57 and 5,339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.70, 22,806.57 and 5,339.42 is: 8,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.70 : 22,806.57 = 5,339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.70/22,806.57 = 5,339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.70x = 22,806.57 × 5,339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.70x = 121,773,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,773,855.99/15,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.02

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