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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.66, 22,869.12 and 5,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.66, 22,869.12 and 5,886.31 is: 8,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.66 : 22,869.12 = 5,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.66/22,869.12 = 5,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.66x = 22,869.12 × 5,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.66x = 134,614,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614,615.40/15,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.55

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