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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.34, 22,850.69 and 5,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.34, 22,850.69 and 5,879.79 is: 8,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.34 : 22,850.69 = 5,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.34/22,850.69 = 5,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.34x = 22,850.69 × 5,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.34x = 134,357,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,357,229.16/15,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.79

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