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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.52, 22,809.49 and 5,347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.52, 22,809.49 and 5,347.01 is: 8,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.52 : 22,809.49 = 5,347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.52/22,809.49 = 5,347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.52x = 22,809.49 × 5,347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.52x = 121,962,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962,571.12/15,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.94

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