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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.96, 22,862.33 and 5,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.96, 22,862.33 and 5,877.96 is: 8,816.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.96 : 22,862.33 = 5,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.96/22,862.33 = 5,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.96x = 22,862.33 × 5,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.96x = 134,383,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,383,861.25/15,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.70

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