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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.13, 22,831.65 and 5,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.13, 22,831.65 and 5,362.79 is: 8,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.13 : 22,831.65 = 5,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.13/22,831.65 = 5,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.13x = 22,831.65 × 5,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.13x = 122,441,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441,401.38/15,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.12

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