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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.91, 22,827.19 and 5,357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.91, 22,827.19 and 5,357.19 is: 8,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.91 : 22,827.19 = 5,357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.91/22,827.19 = 5,357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.91x = 22,827.19 × 5,357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.91x = 122,289,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,289,562.91/15,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.42

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