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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.94, 22,593.42 and 5,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.94, 22,593.42 and 5,202.36 is: 7,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.94 : 22,593.42 = 5,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.94/22,593.42 = 5,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.94x = 22,593.42 × 5,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.94x = 117,539,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,539,104.47/15,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.20

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