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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.56, 22,581.72 and 5,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.56, 22,581.72 and 5,193.72 is: 7,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.56 : 22,581.72 = 5,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.56/22,581.72 = 5,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.56x = 22,581.72 × 5,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.56x = 117,283,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,283,130.80/15,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.02

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