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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.04, 22,847.21 and 5,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.04, 22,847.21 and 5,877.44 is: 8,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.04 : 22,847.21 = 5,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.04/22,847.21 = 5,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.04x = 22,847.21 × 5,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.04x = 134,283,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,283,076.56/15,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.25

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