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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.80, 22,497.94 and 5,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.80, 22,497.94 and 5,766.84 is: 8,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.80 : 22,497.94 = 5,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.80/22,497.94 = 5,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.80x = 22,497.94 × 5,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.80x = 129,742,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,742,020.31/15,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.97

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