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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.60, 22,845.72 and 5,374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.60, 22,845.72 and 5,374.14 is: 8,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.60 : 22,845.72 = 5,374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.60/22,845.72 = 5,374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.60x = 22,845.72 × 5,374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.60x = 122,776,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,776,097.68/15,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.21

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