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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.56, 22,545.42 and 5,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.56, 22,545.42 and 5,675.22 is: 8,506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.56 : 22,545.42 = 5,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.56/22,545.42 = 5,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.56x = 22,545.42 × 5,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.56x = 127,950,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,950,149.76/15,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.44

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