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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.09, 22,832.97 and 5,365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.09, 22,832.97 and 5,365.63 is: 8,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.09 : 22,832.97 = 5,365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.09/22,832.97 = 5,365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.09x = 22,832.97 × 5,365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.09x = 122,513,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,513,268.82/15,220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.44

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