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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.34, 22,861.32 and 5,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.34, 22,861.32 and 5,879.63 is: 8,819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.34 : 22,861.32 = 5,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.34/22,861.32 = 5,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.34x = 22,861.32 × 5,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.34x = 134,415,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,415,988.61/15,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.17

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