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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.73, 22,825.80 and 5,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.73, 22,825.80 and 5,357.08 is: 8,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.73 : 22,825.80 = 5,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.73/22,825.80 = 5,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.73x = 22,825.80 × 5,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.73x = 122,279,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,279,522.54/15,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.33

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