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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.64, 22,510.92 and 5,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.64, 22,510.92 and 5,655.84 is: 8,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.64 : 22,510.92 = 5,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.64/22,510.92 = 5,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.64x = 22,510.92 × 5,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.64x = 127,318,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,318,161.77/15,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.91

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