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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.24, 22,536.36 and 5,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.24, 22,536.36 and 5,783.76 is: 8,675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.24 : 22,536.36 = 5,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.24/22,536.36 = 5,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.24x = 22,536.36 × 5,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.24x = 130,344,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,344,897.51/15,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.64

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