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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.47, 22,608.88 and 5,079.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.47, 22,608.88 and 5,079.13 is: 7,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.47 : 22,608.88 = 5,079.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.47/22,608.88 = 5,079.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.47x = 22,608.88 × 5,079.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.47x = 114,833,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,833,440.67/15,075.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.24

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