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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.57, 22,554.18 and 5,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.57, 22,554.18 and 5,673.69 is: 8,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.57 : 22,554.18 = 5,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.57/22,554.18 = 5,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.57x = 22,554.18 × 5,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.57x = 127,965,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,965,425.52/15,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.98

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