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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.61, 22,827.91 and 5,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.61, 22,827.91 and 5,863.03 is: 8,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.61 : 22,827.91 = 5,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.61/22,827.91 = 5,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.61x = 22,827.91 × 5,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.61x = 133,840,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,840,788.84/15,218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.55

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