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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.60, 22,844.22 and 5,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.60, 22,844.22 and 5,373.14 is: 8,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.60 : 22,844.22 = 5,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.60/22,844.22 = 5,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.60x = 22,844.22 × 5,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.60x = 122,745,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745,192.25/15,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.71

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