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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.93, 22,847.52 and 5,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.93, 22,847.52 and 5,364.20 is: 8,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.93 : 22,847.52 = 5,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.93/22,847.52 = 5,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.93x = 22,847.52 × 5,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.93x = 122,558,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558,552.55/15,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.86

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