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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.83, 22,796.43 and 5,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.83, 22,796.43 and 5,344.24 is: 8,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.83 : 22,796.43 = 5,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.83/22,796.43 = 5,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.83x = 22,796.43 × 5,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.83x = 121,829,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,829,516.03/15,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.08

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