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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.47, 22,543.97 and 5,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.47, 22,543.97 and 5,671.89 is: 8,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.47 : 22,543.97 = 5,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.47/22,543.97 = 5,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.47x = 22,543.97 × 5,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.47x = 127,866,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,866,889.64/15,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.48

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