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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.65, 22,531.46 and 5,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.65, 22,531.46 and 5,665.25 is: 8,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.65 : 22,531.46 = 5,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.65/22,531.46 = 5,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.65x = 22,531.46 × 5,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.65x = 127,646,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,646,212.78/15,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.14

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