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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.97, 22,816.16 and 5,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.97, 22,816.16 and 5,351.46 is: 8,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.97 : 22,816.16 = 5,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.97/22,816.16 = 5,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.97x = 22,816.16 × 5,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.97x = 122,099,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,099,740.84/15,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.61

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