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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.49, 22,855.09 and 5,892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.49, 22,855.09 and 5,892.07 is: 8,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.49 : 22,855.09 = 5,892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.49/22,855.09 = 5,892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.49x = 22,855.09 × 5,892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.49x = 134,663,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,663,775.41/15,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.02

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