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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.23, 22,825.05 and 5,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.23, 22,825.05 and 5,356.58 is: 8,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.23 : 22,825.05 = 5,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.23/22,825.05 = 5,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.23x = 22,825.05 × 5,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.23x = 122,264,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264,092.20/15,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.58

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