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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.88, 22,514.68 and 5,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.88, 22,514.68 and 5,654.24 is: 8,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.88 : 22,514.68 = 5,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.88/22,514.68 = 5,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.88x = 22,514.68 × 5,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.88x = 127,303,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,303,404.24/15,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,479.61

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