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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.91, 22,816.50 and 5,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.91, 22,816.50 and 5,350.27 is: 8,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.91 : 22,816.50 = 5,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.91/22,816.50 = 5,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.91x = 22,816.50 × 5,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.91x = 122,074,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,074,321.37/15,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,025.44

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