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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.92, 22,823.64 and 5,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.92, 22,823.64 and 5,855.06 is: 8,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.92 : 22,823.64 = 5,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.92/22,823.64 = 5,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.92x = 22,823.64 × 5,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.92x = 133,633,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,633,781.62/15,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.46

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