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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.36, 22,580.17 and 5,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.36, 22,580.17 and 5,695.82 is: 8,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.36 : 22,580.17 = 5,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.36/22,580.17 = 5,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.36x = 22,580.17 × 5,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.36x = 128,612,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,612,541.42/15,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.67

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