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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.30, 22,843.08 and 5,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.30, 22,843.08 and 5,874.69 is: 8,811.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.30 : 22,843.08 = 5,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.30/22,843.08 = 5,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.30x = 22,843.08 × 5,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.30x = 134,196,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,196,099.31/15,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.13

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