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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.08, 22,830.03 and 5,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.08, 22,830.03 and 5,358.18 is: 8,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.08 : 22,830.03 = 5,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.08/22,830.03 = 5,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.08x = 22,830.03 × 5,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.08x = 122,327,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,327,410.15/15,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.24

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