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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.16, 22,539.39 and 5,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.16, 22,539.39 and 5,663.95 is: 8,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.16 : 22,539.39 = 5,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.16/22,539.39 = 5,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.16x = 22,539.39 × 5,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.16x = 127,661,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,661,977.99/15,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.11

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