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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.84, 22,509.90 and 5,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.84, 22,509.90 and 5,770.12 is: 8,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.84 : 22,509.90 = 5,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.84/22,509.90 = 5,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.84x = 22,509.90 × 5,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.84x = 129,884,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,884,824.19/15,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.20

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