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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.51, 22,812.64 and 5,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.51, 22,812.64 and 5,349.44 is: 8,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.51 : 22,812.64 = 5,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.51/22,812.64 = 5,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.51x = 22,812.64 × 5,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.51x = 122,034,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,034,892.58/15,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.01

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