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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.94, 22,604.83 and 5,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.94, 22,604.83 and 5,202.30 is: 7,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.94 : 22,604.83 = 5,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.94/22,604.83 = 5,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.94x = 22,604.83 × 5,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.94x = 117,597,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597,107.11/15,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.05

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