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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.51, 22,814.14 and 5,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.51, 22,814.14 and 5,350.44 is: 8,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.51 : 22,814.14 = 5,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.51/22,814.14 = 5,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.51x = 22,814.14 × 5,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.51x = 122,065,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,065,687.22/15,213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.51

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