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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.67, 22,585.97 and 5,194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.67, 22,585.97 and 5,194.65 is: 7,793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.67 : 22,585.97 = 5,194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.67/22,585.97 = 5,194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.67x = 22,585.97 × 5,194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.67x = 117,326,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,326,209.06/15,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.34

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