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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.40, 22,602.68 and 5,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.40, 22,602.68 and 5,205.42 is: 7,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.40 : 22,602.68 = 5,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.40/22,602.68 = 5,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.40x = 22,602.68 × 5,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.40x = 117,656,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,656,416.50/15,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.68

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