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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.68, 22,602.64 and 5,207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.68, 22,602.64 and 5,207.02 is: 7,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.68 : 22,602.64 = 5,207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.68/22,602.64 = 5,207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.68x = 22,602.64 × 5,207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.68x = 117,692,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,692,398.53/15,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.40

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