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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.52, 22,605.39 and 5,072.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.52, 22,605.39 and 5,072.31 is: 7,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.52 : 22,605.39 = 5,072.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.52/22,605.39 = 5,072.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.52x = 22,605.39 × 5,072.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.52x = 114,661,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,661,545.75/15,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.34

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