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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.84, 22,514.40 and 5,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.84, 22,514.40 and 5,773.12 is: 8,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.84 : 22,514.40 = 5,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.84/22,514.40 = 5,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.84x = 22,514.40 × 5,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.84x = 129,978,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,978,332.93/15,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.70

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