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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.24, 22,503.36 and 5,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.24, 22,503.36 and 5,761.76 is: 8,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.24 : 22,503.36 = 5,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.24/22,503.36 = 5,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.24x = 22,503.36 × 5,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.24x = 129,658,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,658,959.51/15,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.64

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