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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.88, 22,526.33 and 5,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.88, 22,526.33 and 5,660.84 is: 8,489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.88 : 22,526.33 = 5,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.88/22,526.33 = 5,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.88x = 22,526.33 × 5,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.88x = 127,517,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,517,808.98/15,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.93

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