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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.30, 22,546.53 and 5,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.30, 22,546.53 and 5,674.31 is: 8,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.30 : 22,546.53 = 5,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.30/22,546.53 = 5,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.30x = 22,546.53 × 5,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.30x = 127,936,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,936,000.64/15,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.17

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