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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.84, 22,825.31 and 5,350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.84, 22,825.31 and 5,350.77 is: 8,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.84 : 22,825.31 = 5,350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.84/22,825.31 = 5,350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.84x = 22,825.31 × 5,350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.84x = 122,132,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,132,957.23/15,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.17

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