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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.14, 22,835.12 and 5,360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.14, 22,835.12 and 5,360.18 is: 8,040.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.14 : 22,835.12 = 5,360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.14/22,835.12 = 5,360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.14x = 22,835.12 × 5,360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.14x = 122,400,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,400,212.55/15,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.41

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