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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.36, 22,834.20 and 5,859.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.36, 22,834.20 and 5,859.03 is: 8,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.36 : 22,834.20 = 5,859.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.36/22,834.20 = 5,859.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.36x = 22,834.20 × 5,859.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.36x = 133,786,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,786,370.43/15,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.80

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