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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.48, 22,825.43 and 5,356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.48, 22,825.43 and 5,356.83 is: 8,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.48 : 22,825.43 = 5,356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.48/22,825.43 = 5,356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.48x = 22,825.43 × 5,356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.48x = 122,271,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,271,807.28/15,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.96

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