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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.34, 22,556.98 and 5,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.34, 22,556.98 and 5,801.82 is: 8,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.34 : 22,556.98 = 5,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.34/22,556.98 = 5,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.34x = 22,556.98 × 5,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.34x = 130,871,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,871,537.70/15,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.74

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