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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.94, 22,541.67 and 5,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.94, 22,541.67 and 5,541.84 is: 8,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.94 : 22,541.67 = 5,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.94/22,541.67 = 5,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.94x = 22,541.67 × 5,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.94x = 124,922,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,922,328.47/15,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.22

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