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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.95, 22,536.65 and 5,666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.95, 22,536.65 and 5,666.19 is: 8,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.95 : 22,536.65 = 5,666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.95/22,536.65 = 5,666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.95x = 22,536.65 × 5,666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.95x = 127,696,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,696,912.53/15,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.52

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