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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.58, 22,797.55 and 5,344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.58, 22,797.55 and 5,344.99 is: 8,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.58 : 22,797.55 = 5,344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.58/22,797.55 = 5,344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.58x = 22,797.55 × 5,344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.58x = 121,852,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,852,626.46/15,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.21

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