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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.99, 22,828.44 and 5,857.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.99, 22,828.44 and 5,857.81 is: 8,784.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.99 : 22,828.44 = 5,857.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.99/22,828.44 = 5,857.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.99x = 22,828.44 × 5,857.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.99x = 133,724,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,724,567.60/15,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.38

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