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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.14, 22,523.58 and 3,771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.14, 22,523.58 and 3,771.45 is: 5,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.14 : 22,523.58 = 3,771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.14/22,523.58 = 3,771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.14x = 22,523.58 × 3,771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.14x = 84,946,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,946,555.79/15,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.02

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