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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.04, 22,844.76 and 5,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.04, 22,844.76 and 5,373.04 is: 8,060.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.04 : 22,844.76 = 5,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.04/22,844.76 = 5,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.04x = 22,844.76 × 5,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.04x = 122,745,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745,809.27/15,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.51

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