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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.80, 22,583.70 and 5,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.80, 22,583.70 and 5,194.20 is: 7,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.80 : 22,583.70 = 5,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.80/22,583.70 = 5,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.80x = 22,583.70 × 5,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.80x = 117,304,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,304,254.54/15,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.30

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