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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.20, 22,508.63 and 5,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.20, 22,508.63 and 5,649.76 is: 8,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.20 : 22,508.63 = 5,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.20/22,508.63 = 5,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.20x = 22,508.63 × 5,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.20x = 127,168,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,168,378.50/15,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.75

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