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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.71, 22,835.52 and 5,361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.71, 22,835.52 and 5,361.87 is: 8,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.71 : 22,835.52 = 5,361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.71/22,835.52 = 5,361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.71x = 22,835.52 × 5,361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.71x = 122,441,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441,089.62/15,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.79

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