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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.66, 22,597.20 and 5,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.66, 22,597.20 and 5,205.48 is: 7,805.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.66 : 22,597.20 = 5,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.66/22,597.20 = 5,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.66x = 22,597.20 × 5,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.66x = 117,629,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,629,272.66/15,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.70

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