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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.64, 22,808.18 and 5,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.64, 22,808.18 and 5,346.13 is: 8,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.64 : 22,808.18 = 5,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.64/22,808.18 = 5,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.64x = 22,808.18 × 5,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.64x = 121,935,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,935,495.34/15,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.62

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