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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.56, 22,864.28 and 5,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.56, 22,864.28 and 5,890.46 is: 8,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.56 : 22,864.28 = 5,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.56/22,864.28 = 5,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.56x = 22,864.28 × 5,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.56x = 134,680,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,680,983.00/15,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.90

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