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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.63, 22,497.72 and 5,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.63, 22,497.72 and 5,637.81 is: 8,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.63 : 22,497.72 = 5,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.63/22,497.72 = 5,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.63x = 22,497.72 × 5,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.63x = 126,837,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,837,934.02/15,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.38

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