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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.68, 22,604.14 and 5,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.68, 22,604.14 and 5,208.02 is: 7,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.68 : 22,604.14 = 5,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.68/22,604.14 = 5,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.68x = 22,604.14 × 5,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.68x = 117,722,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,722,813.20/15,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.90

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