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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,583.64 and 5,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,583.64 and 5,817.68 is: 8,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,583.64 = 5,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,583.64 = 5,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,583.64 × 5,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 131,384,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,384,390.76/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.63

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