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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.67, 22,593.65 and 5,201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.67, 22,593.65 and 5,201.02 is: 7,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.67 : 22,593.65 = 5,201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.67/22,593.65 = 5,201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.67x = 22,593.65 × 5,201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.67x = 117,510,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,510,025.52/15,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.41

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