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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.10, 22,567.33 and 5,687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.10, 22,567.33 and 5,687.81 is: 8,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.10 : 22,567.33 = 5,687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.10/22,567.33 = 5,687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.10x = 22,567.33 × 5,687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.10x = 128,358,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,358,685.25/15,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.06

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