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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.27, 22,603.52 and 5,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.27, 22,603.52 and 5,071.06 is: 7,607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.27 : 22,603.52 = 5,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.27/22,603.52 = 5,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.27x = 22,603.52 × 5,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.27x = 114,623,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,623,780.78/15,067.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.47

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