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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.46, 22,832.15 and 5,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.46, 22,832.15 and 5,359.62 is: 8,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.46 : 22,832.15 = 5,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.46/22,832.15 = 5,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.46x = 22,832.15 × 5,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.46x = 122,371,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,371,620.98/15,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.41

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