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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.36, 22,868.94 and 5,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.36, 22,868.94 and 5,885.44 is: 8,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.36 : 22,868.94 = 5,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.36/22,868.94 = 5,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.36x = 22,868.94 × 5,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.36x = 134,593,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,593,774.23/15,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.51

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