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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.28, 22,573.58 and 5,691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.28, 22,573.58 and 5,691.98 is: 8,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.28 : 22,573.58 = 5,691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.28/22,573.58 = 5,691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.28x = 22,573.58 × 5,691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.28x = 128,488,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,488,365.89/15,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.31

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