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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.95, 22,546.22 and 5,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.95, 22,546.22 and 5,673.38 is: 8,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.95 : 22,546.22 = 5,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.95/22,546.22 = 5,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.95x = 22,546.22 × 5,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.95x = 127,913,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,913,132.53/15,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.72

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