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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.84, 22,601.66 and 5,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.84, 22,601.66 and 5,706.63 is: 8,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.84 : 22,601.66 = 5,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.84/22,601.66 = 5,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.84x = 22,601.66 × 5,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.84x = 128,979,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,979,311.01/15,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.77

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