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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.08, 22,834.93 and 5,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.08, 22,834.93 and 5,228.99 is: 7,841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.08 : 22,834.93 = 5,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.08/22,834.93 = 5,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.08x = 22,834.93 × 5,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.08x = 119,403,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,403,620.62/15,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.53

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