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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.12, 22,604.94 and 5,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.12, 22,604.94 and 5,204.40 is: 7,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.12 : 22,604.94 = 5,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.12/22,604.94 = 5,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.12x = 22,604.94 × 5,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.12x = 117,645,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645,149.74/15,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.04

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