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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.95, 22,608.48 and 5,209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.95, 22,608.48 and 5,209.31 is: 7,815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.95 : 22,608.48 = 5,209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.95/22,608.48 = 5,209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.95x = 22,608.48 × 5,209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.95x = 117,774,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,774,580.95/15,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.19

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