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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.83, 22,834.49 and 5,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.83, 22,834.49 and 5,867.64 is: 8,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.83 : 22,834.49 = 5,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.83/22,834.49 = 5,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.83x = 22,834.49 × 5,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.83x = 133,984,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,984,537.57/15,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,798.09

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