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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.62, 22,802.60 and 5,843.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.62, 22,802.60 and 5,843.99 is: 8,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.62 : 22,802.60 = 5,843.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.62/22,802.60 = 5,843.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.62x = 22,802.60 × 5,843.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.62x = 133,258,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,258,023.14/15,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.31

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