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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.02, 22,512.13 and 5,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.02, 22,512.13 and 5,644.28 is: 8,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.02 : 22,512.13 = 5,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.02/22,512.13 = 5,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.02x = 22,512.13 × 5,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.02x = 127,064,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,064,807.29/15,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.77

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