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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.62, 22,604.46 and 5,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.62, 22,604.46 and 5,207.28 is: 7,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.62 : 22,604.46 = 5,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.62/22,604.46 = 5,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.62x = 22,604.46 × 5,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.62x = 117,707,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,707,752.47/15,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.97

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