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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.51, 22,848.68 and 5,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.51, 22,848.68 and 5,871.32 is: 8,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.51 : 22,848.68 = 5,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.51/22,848.68 = 5,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.51x = 22,848.68 × 5,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.51x = 134,151,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,151,897.98/15,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.64

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