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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.09, 22,825.67 and 5,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.09, 22,825.67 and 5,354.12 is: 8,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.09 : 22,825.67 = 5,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.09/22,825.67 = 5,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.09x = 22,825.67 × 5,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.09x = 122,211,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,211,406.55/15,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.20

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