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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.75, 22,601.63 and 5,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.75, 22,601.63 and 5,833.75 is: 8,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.75 : 22,601.63 = 5,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.75/22,601.63 = 5,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.75x = 22,601.63 × 5,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.75x = 131,852,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852,259.01/15,067.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.63

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