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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.66, 22,844.85 and 5,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.66, 22,844.85 and 5,365.92 is: 8,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.66 : 22,844.85 = 5,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.66/22,844.85 = 5,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.66x = 22,844.85 × 5,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.66x = 122,583,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,583,637.51/15,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.54

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