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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.94, 22,544.68 and 5,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.94, 22,544.68 and 5,543.84 is: 8,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.94 : 22,544.68 = 5,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.94/22,544.68 = 5,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.94x = 22,544.68 × 5,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.94x = 124,984,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,984,098.77/15,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.23

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