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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.84, 22,833.36 and 5,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.84, 22,833.36 and 5,364.16 is: 8,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.84 : 22,833.36 = 5,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.84/22,833.36 = 5,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.84x = 22,833.36 × 5,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.84x = 122,481,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,481,796.38/15,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.57

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