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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.84, 22,836.36 and 5,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.84, 22,836.36 and 5,366.16 is: 8,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.84 : 22,836.36 = 5,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.84/22,836.36 = 5,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.84x = 22,836.36 × 5,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.84x = 122,543,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,543,561.58/15,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.57

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