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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.12, 22,561.35 and 5,683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.12, 22,561.35 and 5,683.82 is: 8,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.12 : 22,561.35 = 5,683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.12/22,561.35 = 5,683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.12x = 22,561.35 × 5,683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.12x = 128,234,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,234,652.36/15,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.07

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