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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.06, 22,835.57 and 5,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.06, 22,835.57 and 5,363.07 is: 8,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.06 : 22,835.57 = 5,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.06/22,835.57 = 5,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.06x = 22,835.57 × 5,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.06x = 122,468,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,468,819.22/15,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.43

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