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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.80, 22,838.70 and 5,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.80, 22,838.70 and 5,376.20 is: 8,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.80 : 22,838.70 = 5,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.80/22,838.70 = 5,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.80x = 22,838.70 × 5,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.80x = 122,785,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,785,418.94/15,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.30

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