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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.41, 22,842.96 and 5,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.41, 22,842.96 and 5,364.67 is: 8,047.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.41 : 22,842.96 = 5,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.41/22,842.96 = 5,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.41x = 22,842.96 × 5,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.41x = 122,544,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,544,942.22/15,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.65

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