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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.28, 22,592.88 and 5,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.28, 22,592.88 and 5,204.28 is: 7,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.28 : 22,592.88 = 5,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.28/22,592.88 = 5,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.28x = 22,592.88 × 5,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.28x = 117,579,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,579,673.53/15,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.68

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