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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.52, 22,589.68 and 5,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.52, 22,589.68 and 5,573.76 is: 8,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.52 : 22,589.68 = 5,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.52/22,589.68 = 5,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.52x = 22,589.68 × 5,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.52x = 125,909,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,909,454.80/15,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.01

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