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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.38, 22,833.60 and 5,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.38, 22,833.60 and 5,359.36 is: 8,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.38 : 22,833.60 = 5,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.38/22,833.60 = 5,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.38x = 22,833.60 × 5,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.38x = 122,373,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,373,482.50/15,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.05

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