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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.46, 22,539.47 and 5,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.46, 22,539.47 and 5,668.89 is: 8,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.46 : 22,539.47 = 5,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.46/22,539.47 = 5,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.46x = 22,539.47 × 5,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.46x = 127,773,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,773,663.22/15,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.98

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