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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.84, 22,833.72 and 5,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.84, 22,833.72 and 5,994.32 is: 8,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.84 : 22,833.72 = 5,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.84/22,833.72 = 5,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.84x = 22,833.72 × 5,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.84x = 136,872,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,872,624.47/15,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.86

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