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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.46, 22,797.37 and 5,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.46, 22,797.37 and 5,344.87 is: 8,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.46 : 22,797.37 = 5,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.46/22,797.37 = 5,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.46x = 22,797.37 × 5,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.46x = 121,848,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,848,838.28/15,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.02

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