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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.90, 22,517.43 and 5,654.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.90, 22,517.43 and 5,654.89 is: 8,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.90 : 22,517.43 = 5,654.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.90/22,517.43 = 5,654.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.90x = 22,517.43 × 5,654.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.90x = 127,333,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,333,589.73/15,013.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.05

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