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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.49, 22,861.37 and 5,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.49, 22,861.37 and 5,897.93 is: 8,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.49 : 22,861.37 = 5,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.49/22,861.37 = 5,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.49x = 22,861.37 × 5,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.49x = 134,834,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,834,759.96/15,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.76

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