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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.97, 22,564.14 and 5,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.97, 22,564.14 and 5,685.68 is: 8,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.97 : 22,564.14 = 5,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.97/22,564.14 = 5,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.97x = 22,564.14 × 5,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.97x = 128,292,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,292,435.65/15,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.86

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