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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.66, 22,843.32 and 5,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.66, 22,843.32 and 5,364.90 is: 8,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.66 : 22,843.32 = 5,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.66/22,843.32 = 5,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.66x = 22,843.32 × 5,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.66x = 122,552,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,552,127.47/15,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.99

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