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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.80, 22,845.33 and 5,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.80, 22,845.33 and 5,876.19 is: 8,813.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.80 : 22,845.33 = 5,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.80/22,845.33 = 5,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.80x = 22,845.33 × 5,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.80x = 134,243,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,243,499.69/15,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,813.37

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