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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.91, 22,590.08 and 5,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.91, 22,590.08 and 5,200.73 is: 7,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.91 : 22,590.08 = 5,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.91/22,590.08 = 5,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.91x = 22,590.08 × 5,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.91x = 117,484,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,484,880.75/15,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.58

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