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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.89, 22,809.35 and 5,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.89, 22,809.35 and 5,344.86 is: 8,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.89 : 22,809.35 = 5,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.89/22,809.35 = 5,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.89x = 22,809.35 × 5,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.89x = 121,912,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,912,782.44/15,207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.42

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