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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.56, 22,597.44 and 5,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.56, 22,597.44 and 5,703.60 is: 8,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.56 : 22,597.44 = 5,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.56/22,597.44 = 5,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.56x = 22,597.44 × 5,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.56x = 128,886,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,886,758.78/15,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.63

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