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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.17, 22,594.40 and 5,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.17, 22,594.40 and 5,201.52 is: 7,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.17 : 22,594.40 = 5,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.17/22,594.40 = 5,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.17x = 22,594.40 × 5,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.17x = 117,525,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,525,223.49/15,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.16

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