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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.32, 22,810.68 and 5,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.32, 22,810.68 and 5,350.32 is: 8,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.32 : 22,810.68 = 5,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.32/22,810.68 = 5,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.32x = 22,810.68 × 5,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.32x = 122,044,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,044,437.42/15,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.43

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