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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.15, 22,614.16 and 5,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.15, 22,614.16 and 5,714.94 is: 8,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.15 : 22,614.16 = 5,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.15/22,614.16 = 5,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.15x = 22,614.16 × 5,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.15x = 129,238,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,238,567.55/15,078.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.25

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