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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068, 22,602 and 5,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068, 22,602 and 5,834 is: 8,751

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068 : 22,602 = 5,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068/22,602 = 5,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068x = 22,602 × 5,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068x = 131,860,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,860,068/15,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751

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