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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.07, 22,825.53 and 5,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.07, 22,825.53 and 5,355.18 is: 8,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.07 : 22,825.53 = 5,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.07/22,825.53 = 5,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.07x = 22,825.53 × 5,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.07x = 122,234,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,234,821.75/15,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.75

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