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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.05, 22,816.89 and 5,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.05, 22,816.89 and 5,847.89 is: 8,772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.05 : 22,816.89 = 5,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.05/22,816.89 = 5,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.05x = 22,816.89 × 5,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.05x = 133,430,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,430,548.78/15,210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.53

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