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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.16, 22,812.48 and 5,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.16, 22,812.48 and 5,346.03 is: 8,020.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.16 : 22,812.48 = 5,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.16/22,812.48 = 5,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.16x = 22,812.48 × 5,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.16x = 121,956,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,956,202.45/15,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.18

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