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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.42, 22,824.39 and 5,855.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.42, 22,824.39 and 5,855.57 is: 8,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.42 : 22,824.39 = 5,855.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.42/22,824.39 = 5,855.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.42x = 22,824.39 × 5,855.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.42x = 133,649,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,649,813.35/15,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.22

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