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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.98, 22,606.39 and 5,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.98, 22,606.39 and 5,709.77 is: 8,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.98 : 22,606.39 = 5,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.98/22,606.39 = 5,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.98x = 22,606.39 × 5,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.98x = 129,077,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,077,216.64/15,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.48

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