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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.32, 22,580.24 and 5,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.32, 22,580.24 and 5,700.06 is: 8,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.32 : 22,580.24 = 5,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.32/22,580.24 = 5,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.32x = 22,580.24 × 5,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.32x = 128,708,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,708,722.81/15,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.78

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