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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.84, 22,841.68 and 5,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.84, 22,841.68 and 5,368.92 is: 8,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.84 : 22,841.68 = 5,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.84/22,841.68 = 5,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.84x = 22,841.68 × 5,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.84x = 122,635,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,635,152.59/15,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.29

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