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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.96, 22,808.34 and 5,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.96, 22,808.34 and 5,344.22 is: 8,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.96 : 22,808.34 = 5,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.96/22,808.34 = 5,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.96x = 22,808.34 × 5,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.96x = 121,892,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,892,786.79/15,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.17

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