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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.57, 22,563.50 and 5,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.57, 22,563.50 and 5,685.26 is: 8,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.57 : 22,563.50 = 5,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.57/22,563.50 = 5,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.57x = 22,563.50 × 5,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.57x = 128,279,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,279,222.77/15,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.22

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