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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.64, 22,812.68 and 5,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.64, 22,812.68 and 5,349.13 is: 8,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.64 : 22,812.68 = 5,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.64/22,812.68 = 5,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.64x = 22,812.68 × 5,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.64x = 122,027,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027,990.97/15,207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.12

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