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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.77, 22,607.57 and 5,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.77, 22,607.57 and 5,710.56 is: 8,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.77 : 22,607.57 = 5,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.77/22,607.57 = 5,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.77x = 22,607.57 × 5,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.77x = 129,101,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,101,884.94/15,073.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.67

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