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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.59, 22,833.72 and 5,366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.59, 22,833.72 and 5,366.13 is: 8,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.59 : 22,833.72 = 5,366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.59/22,833.72 = 5,366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.59x = 22,833.72 × 5,366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.59x = 122,528,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,528,709.90/15,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.19

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