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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.28, 22,832.25 and 5,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.28, 22,832.25 and 5,858.12 is: 8,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.28 : 22,832.25 = 5,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.28/22,832.25 = 5,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.28x = 22,832.25 × 5,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.28x = 133,754,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,754,060.37/15,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.88

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