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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.82, 22,843.17 and 5,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.82, 22,843.17 and 5,867.66 is: 8,799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.82 : 22,843.17 = 5,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.82/22,843.17 = 5,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.82x = 22,843.17 × 5,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.82x = 134,036,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036,011.99/15,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.16

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