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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.94, 22,597.61 and 5,702.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.94, 22,597.61 and 5,702.79 is: 8,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.94 : 22,597.61 = 5,702.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.94/22,597.61 = 5,702.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.94x = 22,597.61 × 5,702.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.94x = 128,869,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,869,395.82/15,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.39

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