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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.98, 22,605.93 and 5,207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.98, 22,605.93 and 5,207.25 is: 7,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.98 : 22,605.93 = 5,207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.98/22,605.93 = 5,207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.98x = 22,605.93 × 5,207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.98x = 117,714,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,714,728.99/15,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.76

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