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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.70, 22,510.19 and 5,644.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.70, 22,510.19 and 5,644.54 is: 8,467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.70 : 22,510.19 = 5,644.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.70/22,510.19 = 5,644.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.70x = 22,510.19 × 5,644.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.70x = 127,059,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,059,667.86/15,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.99

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