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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.26, 22,850.02 and 5,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.26, 22,850.02 and 5,999.26 is: 8,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.26 : 22,850.02 = 5,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.26/22,850.02 = 5,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.26x = 22,850.02 × 5,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.26x = 137,083,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,083,210.99/15,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.94

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