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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.15, 22,586.99 and 5,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.15, 22,586.99 and 5,059.94 is: 7,590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.15 : 22,586.99 = 5,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.15/22,586.99 = 5,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.15x = 22,586.99 × 5,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.15x = 114,288,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,288,675.95/15,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.83

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