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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.31, 22,843.43 and 5,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.31, 22,843.43 and 5,368.33 is: 8,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.31 : 22,843.43 = 5,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.31/22,843.43 = 5,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.31x = 22,843.43 × 5,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.31x = 122,631,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,631,092.42/15,229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.31

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