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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.66, 22,842.83 and 5,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.66, 22,842.83 and 5,867.46 is: 8,799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.66 : 22,842.83 = 5,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.66/22,842.83 = 5,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.66x = 22,842.83 × 5,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.66x = 134,029,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,029,361.97/15,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.97

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