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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.66, 22,533.06 and 5,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.66, 22,533.06 and 5,667.68 is: 8,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.66 : 22,533.06 = 5,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.66/22,533.06 = 5,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.66x = 22,533.06 × 5,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.66x = 127,710,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,710,173.50/15,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.95

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