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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.49, 22,835.66 and 5,866.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.49, 22,835.66 and 5,866.65 is: 8,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.49 : 22,835.66 = 5,866.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.49/22,835.66 = 5,866.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.49x = 22,835.66 × 5,866.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.49x = 133,968,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,968,795.41/15,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.36

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