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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.67, 22,592.16 and 5,200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.67, 22,592.16 and 5,200.02 is: 7,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.67 : 22,592.16 = 5,200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.67/22,592.16 = 5,200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.67x = 22,592.16 × 5,200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.67x = 117,479,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,479,544.88/15,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.90

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