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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.52, 22,586.68 and 5,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.52, 22,586.68 and 5,571.76 is: 8,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.52 : 22,586.68 = 5,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.52/22,586.68 = 5,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.52x = 22,586.68 × 5,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.52x = 125,847,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,847,560.16/15,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.01

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