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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.32, 22,822.59 and 5,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.32, 22,822.59 and 5,356.22 is: 8,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.32 : 22,822.59 = 5,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.32/22,822.59 = 5,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.32x = 22,822.59 × 5,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.32x = 122,242,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,242,813.01/15,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.08

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