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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.84, 22,515.90 and 5,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.84, 22,515.90 and 5,774.12 is: 8,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.84 : 22,515.90 = 5,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.84/22,515.90 = 5,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.84x = 22,515.90 × 5,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.84x = 130,009,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,009,508.51/15,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.20

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