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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.70, 22,854.56 and 5,875.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.70, 22,854.56 and 5,875.81 is: 8,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.70 : 22,854.56 = 5,875.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.70/22,854.56 = 5,875.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.70x = 22,854.56 × 5,875.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.70x = 134,288,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,288,965.68/15,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.10

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