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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.41, 22,511.07 and 5,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.41, 22,511.07 and 5,766.93 is: 8,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.41 : 22,511.07 = 5,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.41/22,511.07 = 5,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.41x = 22,511.07 × 5,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.41x = 129,819,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,819,764.92/15,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.38

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