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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.97, 22,841.28 and 5,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.97, 22,841.28 and 5,233.55 is: 7,849.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.97 : 22,841.28 = 5,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.97/22,841.28 = 5,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.97x = 22,841.28 × 5,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.97x = 119,540,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,540,866.74/15,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.06

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