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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.79, 22,601.41 and 5,206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.79, 22,601.41 and 5,206.06 is: 7,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.79 : 22,601.41 = 5,206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.79/22,601.41 = 5,206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.79x = 22,601.41 × 5,206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.79x = 117,664,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,664,296.54/15,065.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.03

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