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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.53, 22,590.98 and 5,703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.53, 22,590.98 and 5,703.05 is: 8,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.53 : 22,590.98 = 5,703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.53/22,590.98 = 5,703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.53x = 22,590.98 × 5,703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.53x = 128,837,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,837,347.02/15,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.53

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