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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.26, 22,840.36 and 5,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.26, 22,840.36 and 5,366.32 is: 8,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.26 : 22,840.36 = 5,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.26/22,840.36 = 5,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.26x = 22,840.36 × 5,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.26x = 122,568,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,568,680.68/15,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.29

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