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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.09, 22,828.37 and 5,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.09, 22,828.37 and 5,861.14 is: 8,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.09 : 22,828.37 = 5,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.09/22,828.37 = 5,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.09x = 22,828.37 × 5,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.09x = 133,800,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,800,186.17/15,219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.60

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