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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.64, 22,509.42 and 5,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.64, 22,509.42 and 5,654.84 is: 8,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.64 : 22,509.42 = 5,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.64/22,509.42 = 5,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.64x = 22,509.42 × 5,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.64x = 127,287,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,287,168.59/15,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.41

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