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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.38, 22,818.78 and 5,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.38, 22,818.78 and 5,722.76 is: 8,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.38 : 22,818.78 = 5,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.38/22,818.78 = 5,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.38x = 22,818.78 × 5,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.38x = 130,586,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,586,401.43/15,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.35

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