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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.72, 22,530.66 and 5,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.72, 22,530.66 and 5,663.04 is: 8,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.72 : 22,530.66 = 5,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.72/22,530.66 = 5,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.72x = 22,530.66 × 5,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.72x = 127,591,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,591,986.45/15,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.27

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