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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.03, 22,588.72 and 5,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.03, 22,588.72 and 5,701.54 is: 8,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.03 : 22,588.72 = 5,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.03/22,588.72 = 5,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.03x = 22,588.72 × 5,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.03x = 128,790,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,790,494.33/15,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.27

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