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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.14, 22,523.31 and 5,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.14, 22,523.31 and 5,662.11 is: 8,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.14 : 22,523.31 = 5,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.14/22,523.31 = 5,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.14x = 22,523.31 × 5,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.14x = 127,529,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,529,458.78/15,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.17

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