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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.43, 22,879.45 and 5,898.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.43, 22,879.45 and 5,898.85 is: 8,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.43 : 22,879.45 = 5,898.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.43/22,879.45 = 5,898.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.43x = 22,879.45 × 5,898.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.43x = 134,962,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,962,443.63/15,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.43

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