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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.30, 22,497.19 and 5,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.30, 22,497.19 and 5,766.34 is: 8,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.30 : 22,497.19 = 5,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.30/22,497.19 = 5,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.30x = 22,497.19 × 5,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.30x = 129,726,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,726,446.58/15,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.22

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