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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.23, 22,608.26 and 5,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.23, 22,608.26 and 5,711.02 is: 8,565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.23 : 22,608.26 = 5,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.23/22,608.26 = 5,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.23x = 22,608.26 × 5,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.23x = 129,116,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,116,225.03/15,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.36

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