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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.29, 22,589.96 and 5,702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.29, 22,589.96 and 5,702.67 is: 8,551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.29 : 22,589.96 = 5,702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.29/22,589.96 = 5,702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.29x = 22,589.96 × 5,702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.29x = 128,823,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,823,058.68/15,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.55

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