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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.46, 22,845.80 and 5,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.46, 22,845.80 and 5,372.02 is: 8,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.46 : 22,845.80 = 5,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.46/22,845.80 = 5,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.46x = 22,845.80 × 5,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.46x = 122,728,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,728,106.29/15,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.25

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