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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.67, 22,839.77 and 5,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.67, 22,839.77 and 5,865.82 is: 8,794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.67 : 22,839.77 = 5,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.67/22,839.77 = 5,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.67x = 22,839.77 × 5,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.67x = 133,973,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,973,937.23/15,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.59

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