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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.64, 22,531.95 and 5,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.64, 22,531.95 and 5,664.59 is: 8,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.64 : 22,531.95 = 5,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.64/22,531.95 = 5,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.64x = 22,531.95 × 5,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.64x = 127,634,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,634,145.99/15,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.55

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