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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.64, 22,627.49 and 5,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.64, 22,627.49 and 5,727.13 is: 8,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.64 : 22,627.49 = 5,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.64/22,627.49 = 5,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.64x = 22,627.49 × 5,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.64x = 129,590,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590,491.60/15,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.46

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