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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.46, 22,586.99 and 5,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.46, 22,586.99 and 5,065.78 is: 7,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.46 : 22,586.99 = 5,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.46/22,586.99 = 5,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.46x = 22,586.99 × 5,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.46x = 114,420,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,420,722.20/15,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.39

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