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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.30, 22,838.07 and 5,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.30, 22,838.07 and 5,867.58 is: 8,799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.30 : 22,838.07 = 5,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.30/22,838.07 = 5,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.30x = 22,838.07 × 5,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.30x = 134,004,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,004,202.77/15,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.68

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