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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.40, 22,839.30 and 5,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.40, 22,839.30 and 5,869.80 is: 8,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.40 : 22,839.30 = 5,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.40/22,839.30 = 5,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.40x = 22,839.30 × 5,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.40x = 134,062,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,062,123.14/15,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.54

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