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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.87, 22,605.72 and 5,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.87, 22,605.72 and 5,207.14 is: 7,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.87 : 22,605.72 = 5,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.87/22,605.72 = 5,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.87x = 22,605.72 × 5,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.87x = 117,711,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,711,148.84/15,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.58

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