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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.44, 22,533.69 and 5,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.44, 22,533.69 and 5,669.33 is: 8,504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.44 : 22,533.69 = 5,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.44/22,533.69 = 5,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.44x = 22,533.69 × 5,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.44x = 127,750,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,750,812.06/15,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.57

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