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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.93, 22,848.62 and 5,873.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.93, 22,848.62 and 5,873.49 is: 8,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.93 : 22,848.62 = 5,873.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.93/22,848.62 = 5,873.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.93x = 22,848.62 × 5,873.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.93x = 134,201,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,201,111.72/15,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,813.98

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