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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.97, 22,815.27 and 5,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.97, 22,815.27 and 5,848.61 is: 8,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.97 : 22,815.27 = 5,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.97/22,815.27 = 5,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.97x = 22,815.27 × 5,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.97x = 133,437,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,437,502.20/15,208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.61

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