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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.98, 22,607.89 and 5,710.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.98, 22,607.89 and 5,710.77 is: 8,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.98 : 22,607.89 = 5,710.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.98/22,607.89 = 5,710.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.98x = 22,607.89 × 5,710.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.98x = 129,108,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,108,459.98/15,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.99

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