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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.97, 22,582.52 and 5,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.97, 22,582.52 and 5,694.86 is: 8,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.97 : 22,582.52 = 5,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.97/22,582.52 = 5,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.97x = 22,582.52 × 5,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.97x = 128,604,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,604,317.83/15,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.02

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