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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.78, 22,843.08 and 5,742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.78, 22,843.08 and 5,742.87 is: 8,614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.78 : 22,843.08 = 5,742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.78/22,843.08 = 5,742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.78x = 22,843.08 × 5,742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.78x = 131,184,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,184,838.84/15,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.27

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