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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.73, 22,544.18 and 5,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.73, 22,544.18 and 5,672.75 is: 8,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.73 : 22,544.18 = 5,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.73/22,544.18 = 5,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.73x = 22,544.18 × 5,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.73x = 127,887,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,887,398.56/15,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.83

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