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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.17, 22,844.97 and 5,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.17, 22,844.97 and 5,362.41 is: 8,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.17 : 22,844.97 = 5,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.17/22,844.97 = 5,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.17x = 22,844.97 × 5,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.17x = 122,504,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,504,095.58/15,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.21

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