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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.91, 22,592.53 and 5,200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.91, 22,592.53 and 5,200.27 is: 7,800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.91 : 22,592.53 = 5,200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.91/22,592.53 = 5,200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.91x = 22,592.53 × 5,200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.91x = 117,487,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,487,186.50/15,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.28

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