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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.48, 22,503.24 and 5,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.48, 22,503.24 and 5,766 is: 8,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.48 : 22,503.24 = 5,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.48/22,503.24 = 5,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.48x = 22,503.24 × 5,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.48x = 129,753,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,753,681.84/15,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.51

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