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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.36, 22,833.72 and 5,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.36, 22,833.72 and 5,363 is: 8,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.36 : 22,833.72 = 5,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.36/22,833.72 = 5,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.36x = 22,833.72 × 5,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.36x = 122,457,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,457,240.36/15,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.74

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