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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.51, 22,812.49 and 5,349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.51, 22,812.49 and 5,349.00 is: 8,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.51 : 22,812.49 = 5,349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.51/22,812.49 = 5,349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.51x = 22,812.49 × 5,349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.51x = 122,024,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,024,101.24/15,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.93

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