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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.08, 22,845.07 and 5,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.08, 22,845.07 and 5,366.98 is: 8,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.08 : 22,845.07 = 5,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.08/22,845.07 = 5,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.08x = 22,845.07 × 5,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.08x = 122,609,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609,033.79/15,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.45

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