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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.34, 22,547.97 and 5,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.34, 22,547.97 and 5,795.82 is: 8,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.34 : 22,547.97 = 5,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.34/22,547.97 = 5,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.34x = 22,547.97 × 5,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.34x = 130,683,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,683,975.49/15,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.73

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