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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.84, 22,559.22 and 5,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.84, 22,559.22 and 5,803.32 is: 8,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.84 : 22,559.22 = 5,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.84/22,559.22 = 5,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.84x = 22,559.22 × 5,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.84x = 130,918,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,918,372.61/15,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.98

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