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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.32, 22,570.82 and 5,806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.32, 22,570.82 and 5,806.84 is: 8,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.32 : 22,570.82 = 5,806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.32/22,570.82 = 5,806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.32x = 22,570.82 × 5,806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.32x = 131,065,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,065,140.41/15,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.20

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