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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.88, 22,857.58 and 3,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.88, 22,857.58 and 3,994.28 is: 5,991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.88 : 22,857.58 = 3,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.88/22,857.58 = 3,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.88x = 22,857.58 × 3,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.88x = 91,299,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299,574.64/15,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.23

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