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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.39, 22,849.01 and 5,871.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.39, 22,849.01 and 5,871.15 is: 8,807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.39 : 22,849.01 = 5,871.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.39/22,849.01 = 5,871.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.39x = 22,849.01 × 5,871.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.39x = 134,149,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,149,935.71/15,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.47

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