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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.72, 22,828.08 and 5,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.72, 22,828.08 and 5,362.92 is: 8,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.72 : 22,828.08 = 5,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.72/22,828.08 = 5,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.72x = 22,828.08 × 5,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.72x = 122,425,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425,166.79/15,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.44

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