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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.59, 22,834.49 and 5,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.59, 22,834.49 and 5,364.91 is: 8,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.59 : 22,834.49 = 5,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.59/22,834.49 = 5,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.59x = 22,834.49 × 5,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.59x = 122,504,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,504,956.92/15,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.69

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