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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.39, 22,823.51 and 5,221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.39, 22,823.51 and 5,221.09 is: 7,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.39 : 22,823.51 = 5,221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.39/22,823.51 = 5,221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.39x = 22,823.51 × 5,221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.39x = 119,163,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,163,485.71/15,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.29

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