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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.12, 22,586.72 and 5,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.12, 22,586.72 and 5,569 is: 8,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.12 : 22,586.72 = 5,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.12/22,586.72 = 5,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.12x = 22,586.72 × 5,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.12x = 125,785,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,785,443.68/15,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.44

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