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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.68, 22,534.07 and 5,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.68, 22,534.07 and 5,669.58 is: 8,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.68 : 22,534.07 = 5,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.68/22,534.07 = 5,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.68x = 22,534.07 × 5,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.68x = 127,758,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,758,571.57/15,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.95

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