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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.46, 22,838.05 and 5,864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.46, 22,838.05 and 5,864.27 is: 8,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.46 : 22,838.05 = 5,864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.46/22,838.05 = 5,864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.46x = 22,838.05 × 5,864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.46x = 133,928,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,928,384.61/15,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.19

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