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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.51, 22,836.03 and 5,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.51, 22,836.03 and 5,360.04 is: 8,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.51 : 22,836.03 = 5,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.51/22,836.03 = 5,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.51x = 22,836.03 × 5,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.51x = 122,402,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,402,091.33/15,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.86

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