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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.66, 22,843.17 and 5,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.66, 22,843.17 and 5,995.50 is: 8,991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.66 : 22,843.17 = 5,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.66/22,843.17 = 5,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.66x = 22,843.17 × 5,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.66x = 136,956,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,956,225.74/15,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.55

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