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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.66, 22,841.84 and 5,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.66, 22,841.84 and 5,363.92 is: 8,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.66 : 22,841.84 = 5,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.66/22,841.84 = 5,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.66x = 22,841.84 × 5,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.66x = 122,521,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,521,775.59/15,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.53

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