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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.38, 22,841.18 and 5,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.38, 22,841.18 and 5,367.14 is: 8,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.38 : 22,841.18 = 5,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.38/22,841.18 = 5,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.38x = 22,841.18 × 5,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.38x = 122,591,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,591,810.83/15,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.22

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