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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.36, 22,583.17 and 5,697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.36, 22,583.17 and 5,697.82 is: 8,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.36 : 22,583.17 = 5,697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.36/22,583.17 = 5,697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.36x = 22,583.17 × 5,697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.36x = 128,674,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,674,837.69/15,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.67

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