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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.88, 22,545.90 and 5,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.88, 22,545.90 and 5,672.52 is: 8,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.88 : 22,545.90 = 5,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.88/22,545.90 = 5,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.88x = 22,545.90 × 5,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.88x = 127,892,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892,068.67/15,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.59

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