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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.20, 22,826.20 and 5,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.20, 22,826.20 and 5,354.80 is: 8,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.20 : 22,826.20 = 5,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.20/22,826.20 = 5,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.20x = 22,826.20 × 5,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.20x = 122,229,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,229,735.76/15,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.40

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