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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.86, 22,573.71 and 5,693.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.86, 22,573.71 and 5,693.62 is: 8,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.86 : 22,573.71 = 5,693.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.86/22,573.71 = 5,693.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.86x = 22,573.71 × 5,693.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.86x = 128,526,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,526,126.73/15,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.16

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