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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.97, 22,824.68 and 5,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.97, 22,824.68 and 5,356.33 is: 8,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.97 : 22,824.68 = 5,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.97/22,824.68 = 5,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.97x = 22,824.68 × 5,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.97x = 122,256,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,256,518.22/15,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.22

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