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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.55, 22,570.97 and 5,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.55, 22,570.97 and 5,690.24 is: 8,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.55 : 22,570.97 = 5,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.55/22,570.97 = 5,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.55x = 22,570.97 × 5,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.55x = 128,434,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434,095.03/15,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.68

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