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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.06, 22,546.04 and 5,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.06, 22,546.04 and 5,672.52 is: 8,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.06 : 22,546.04 = 5,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.06/22,546.04 = 5,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.06x = 22,546.04 × 5,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.06x = 127,892,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892,862.82/15,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.57

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