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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.57, 22,823.01 and 5,858.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.57, 22,823.01 and 5,858.61 is: 8,782.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.57 : 22,823.01 = 5,858.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.57/22,823.01 = 5,858.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.57x = 22,823.01 × 5,858.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.57x = 133,711,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,711,114.62/15,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.59

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