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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.36, 22,867.44 and 5,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.36, 22,867.44 and 5,884.44 is: 8,827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.36 : 22,867.44 = 5,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.36/22,867.44 = 5,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.36x = 22,867.44 × 5,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.36x = 134,562,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,562,078.63/15,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.01

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