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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.89, 22,817.07 and 5,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.89, 22,817.07 and 5,850.14 is: 8,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.89 : 22,817.07 = 5,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.89/22,817.07 = 5,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.89x = 22,817.07 × 5,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.89x = 133,482,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,482,939.80/15,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.91

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