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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.48, 22,504.74 and 5,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.48, 22,504.74 and 5,767 is: 8,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.48 : 22,504.74 = 5,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.48/22,504.74 = 5,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.48x = 22,504.74 × 5,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.48x = 129,784,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,784,835.58/15,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.01

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