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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.60, 22,809.18 and 5,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.60, 22,809.18 and 5,342.14 is: 8,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.60 : 22,809.18 = 5,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.60/22,809.18 = 5,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.60x = 22,809.18 × 5,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.60x = 121,849,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,849,832.85/15,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.01

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