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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.75, 22,827.06 and 5,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.75, 22,827.06 and 5,358.31 is: 8,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.75 : 22,827.06 = 5,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.75/22,827.06 = 5,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.75x = 22,827.06 × 5,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.75x = 122,314,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,314,463.87/15,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.32

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