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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.77, 22,607.99 and 5,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.77, 22,607.99 and 5,075.01 is: 7,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.77 : 22,607.99 = 5,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.77/22,607.99 = 5,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.77x = 22,607.99 × 5,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.77x = 114,735,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,735,775.33/15,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.64

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