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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.48, 22,867.64 and 5,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.48, 22,867.64 and 5,884.56 is: 8,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.48 : 22,867.64 = 5,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.48/22,867.64 = 5,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.48x = 22,867.64 × 5,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.48x = 134,565,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,565,999.64/15,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.20

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