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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.76, 22,823.70 and 5,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.76, 22,823.70 and 5,853.62 is: 8,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.76 : 22,823.70 = 5,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.76/22,823.70 = 5,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.76x = 22,823.70 × 5,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.76x = 133,601,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,601,266.79/15,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.18

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