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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.93, 22,854.25 and 5,891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.93, 22,854.25 and 5,891.51 is: 8,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.93 : 22,854.25 = 5,891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.93/22,854.25 = 5,891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.93x = 22,854.25 × 5,891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.93x = 134,645,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645,945.22/15,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.18

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