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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.98, 22,559.28 and 5,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.98, 22,559.28 and 5,682.88 is: 8,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.98 : 22,559.28 = 5,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.98/22,559.28 = 5,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.98x = 22,559.28 × 5,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.98x = 128,201,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,201,681.13/15,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.93

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