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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.50, 22,819.74 and 5,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.50, 22,819.74 and 5,852.44 is: 8,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.50 : 22,819.74 = 5,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.50/22,819.74 = 5,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.50x = 22,819.74 × 5,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.50x = 133,551,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,551,159.17/15,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.31

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