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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.56, 22,856.28 and 5,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.56, 22,856.28 and 5,876.88 is: 8,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.56 : 22,856.28 = 5,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.56/22,856.28 = 5,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.56x = 22,856.28 × 5,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.56x = 134,323,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,323,614.81/15,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.25

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