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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.73, 22,606.01 and 5,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.73, 22,606.01 and 5,709.52 is: 8,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.73 : 22,606.01 = 5,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.73/22,606.01 = 5,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.73x = 22,606.01 × 5,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.73x = 129,069,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,069,423.97/15,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.11

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