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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.52, 22,510.12 and 5,644.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.52, 22,510.12 and 5,644.61 is: 8,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.52 : 22,510.12 = 5,644.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.52/22,510.12 = 5,644.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.52x = 22,510.12 × 5,644.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.52x = 127,060,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,060,890.62/15,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.18

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