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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.16, 22,507.74 and 5,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.16, 22,507.74 and 5,769 is: 8,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.16 : 22,507.74 = 5,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.16/22,507.74 = 5,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.16x = 22,507.74 × 5,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.16x = 129,847,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,847,152.06/15,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.50

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