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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.52, 22,858.80 and 5,878.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.52, 22,858.80 and 5,878.61 is: 8,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.52 : 22,858.80 = 5,878.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.52/22,858.80 = 5,878.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.52x = 22,858.80 × 5,878.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.52x = 134,377,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,377,955.57/15,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.31

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