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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.44, 22,582.29 and 5,694.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.44, 22,582.29 and 5,694.15 is: 8,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.44 : 22,582.29 = 5,694.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.44/22,582.29 = 5,694.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.44x = 22,582.29 × 5,694.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.44x = 128,586,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,586,946.60/15,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.17

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