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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.64, 22,595.48 and 5,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.64, 22,595.48 and 5,201.28 is: 7,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.64 : 22,595.48 = 5,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.64/22,595.48 = 5,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.64x = 22,595.48 × 5,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.64x = 117,525,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,525,418.21/15,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.96

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