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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.70, 22,598.73 and 5,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.70, 22,598.73 and 5,207.58 is: 7,809.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.70 : 22,598.73 = 5,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.70/22,598.73 = 5,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.70x = 22,598.73 × 5,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.70x = 117,684,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,684,694.37/15,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.88

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