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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.75, 22,840.26 and 5,992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.75, 22,840.26 and 5,992.75 is: 8,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.75 : 22,840.26 = 5,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.75/22,840.26 = 5,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.75x = 22,840.26 × 5,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.75x = 136,875,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,875,968.12/15,226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.18

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