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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.94, 22,606.33 and 5,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.94, 22,606.33 and 5,203.30 is: 7,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.94 : 22,606.33 = 5,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.94/22,606.33 = 5,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.94x = 22,606.33 × 5,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.94x = 117,627,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627,516.89/15,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.55

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