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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.96, 22,540.84 and 5,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.96, 22,540.84 and 5,664 is: 8,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.96 : 22,540.84 = 5,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.96/22,540.84 = 5,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.96x = 22,540.84 × 5,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.96x = 127,671,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,671,317.76/15,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.45

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