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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.06, 22,589.50 and 5,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.06, 22,589.50 and 5,697.14 is: 8,547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.06 : 22,589.50 = 5,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.06/22,589.50 = 5,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.06x = 22,589.50 × 5,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.06x = 128,695,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,695,544.03/15,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.19

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