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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,590.88 and 5,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,590.88 and 5,703.36 is: 8,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,590.88 = 5,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,590.88 = 5,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,590.88 × 5,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 128,843,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,843,921.36/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.96

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