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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.21, 22,837.77 and 5,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.21, 22,837.77 and 5,363.37 is: 8,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.21 : 22,837.77 = 5,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.21/22,837.77 = 5,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.21x = 22,837.77 × 5,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.21x = 122,487,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,487,410.48/15,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.04

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