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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.85, 22,607.91 and 5,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.85, 22,607.91 and 5,209.52 is: 7,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.85 : 22,607.91 = 5,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.85/22,607.91 = 5,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.85x = 22,607.91 × 5,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.85x = 117,776,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,776,246.26/15,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.36

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