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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.69, 22,823.20 and 5,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.69, 22,823.20 and 5,858.74 is: 8,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.69 : 22,823.20 = 5,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.69/22,823.20 = 5,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.69x = 22,823.20 × 5,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.69x = 133,715,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,715,230.62/15,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.79

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