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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.22, 23,622.47 and 5,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.22, 23,622.47 and 5,881.19 is: 8,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.22 : 23,622.47 = 5,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.22/23,622.47 = 5,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.22x = 23,622.47 × 5,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.22x = 138,928,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,928,241.75/15,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.08

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