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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.11, 22,874.49 and 5,895.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.11, 22,874.49 and 5,895.53 is: 8,842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.11 : 22,874.49 = 5,895.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.11/22,874.49 = 5,895.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.11x = 22,874.49 × 5,895.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.11x = 134,857,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,857,242.03/15,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,842.46

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