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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.49, 22,883.85 and 5,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.49, 22,883.85 and 5,901.84 is: 8,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.49 : 22,883.85 = 5,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.49/22,883.85 = 5,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.49x = 22,883.85 × 5,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.49x = 135,056,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,056,821.28/15,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.84

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