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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.19, 22,608.87 and 5,711.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.19, 22,608.87 and 5,711.77 is: 8,569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.19 : 22,608.87 = 5,711.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.19/22,608.87 = 5,711.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.19x = 22,608.87 × 5,711.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.19x = 129,136,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,136,577.20/15,069.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,569.58

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