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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.70, 22,809.57 and 5,341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.70, 22,809.57 and 5,341.42 is: 8,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.70 : 22,809.57 = 5,341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.70/22,809.57 = 5,341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.70x = 22,809.57 × 5,341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.70x = 121,835,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,835,493.39/15,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.02

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