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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.70, 22,811.25 and 5,348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.70, 22,811.25 and 5,348.19 is: 8,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.70 : 22,811.25 = 5,348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.70/22,811.25 = 5,348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.70x = 22,811.25 × 5,348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.70x = 121,998,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,998,899.14/15,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.71

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