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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.19, 22,807.07 and 5,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.19, 22,807.07 and 5,340.73 is: 8,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.19 : 22,807.07 = 5,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.19/22,807.07 = 5,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.19x = 22,807.07 × 5,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.19x = 121,806,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,806,402.96/15,203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.90

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