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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.76, 22,858.47 and 5,894.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.76, 22,858.47 and 5,894.33 is: 8,836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.76 : 22,858.47 = 5,894.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.76/22,858.47 = 5,894.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.76x = 22,858.47 × 5,894.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.76x = 134,735,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,735,251.18/15,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,836.40

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