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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.84, 22,522.89 and 5,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.84, 22,522.89 and 5,658.32 is: 8,489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.84 : 22,522.89 = 5,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.84/22,522.89 = 5,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.84x = 22,522.89 × 5,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.84x = 127,441,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,441,606.33/15,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.41

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