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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231, 22,846.50 and 5,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231, 22,846.50 and 5,997 is: 8,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231 : 22,846.50 = 5,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231/22,846.50 = 5,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231x = 22,846.50 × 5,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231x = 137,010,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,010,460.50/15,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.50

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