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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.63, 22,637.72 and 5,602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.63, 22,637.72 and 5,602.43 is: 8,400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.63 : 22,637.72 = 5,602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.63/22,637.72 = 5,602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.63x = 22,637.72 × 5,602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.63x = 126,826,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,826,241.66/15,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.96

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