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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.79, 22,599.91 and 5,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.79, 22,599.91 and 5,205.06 is: 7,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.79 : 22,599.91 = 5,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.79/22,599.91 = 5,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.79x = 22,599.91 × 5,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.79x = 117,633,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,633,894.05/15,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.53

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