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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.49, 22,867.62 and 5,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.49, 22,867.62 and 5,884.56 is: 8,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.49 : 22,867.62 = 5,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.49/22,867.62 = 5,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.49x = 22,867.62 × 5,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.49x = 134,565,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,565,881.95/15,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.18

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