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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.43, 22,807.98 and 5,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.43, 22,807.98 and 5,843.07 is: 8,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.43 : 22,807.98 = 5,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.43/22,807.98 = 5,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.43x = 22,807.98 × 5,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.43x = 133,268,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,268,623.70/15,203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.69

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