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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.72, 22,827.24 and 5,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.72, 22,827.24 and 5,354.88 is: 8,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.72 : 22,827.24 = 5,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.72/22,827.24 = 5,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.72x = 22,827.24 × 5,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.72x = 122,237,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237,130.93/15,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.08

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