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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.72, 22,834.02 and 5,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.72, 22,834.02 and 5,360.88 is: 8,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.72 : 22,834.02 = 5,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.72/22,834.02 = 5,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.72x = 22,834.02 × 5,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.72x = 122,410,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,410,441.14/15,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.30

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