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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.41, 22,514.07 and 5,768.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.41, 22,514.07 and 5,768.93 is: 8,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.41 : 22,514.07 = 5,768.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.41/22,514.07 = 5,768.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.41x = 22,514.07 × 5,768.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.41x = 129,882,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,882,093.85/15,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.38

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