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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.28, 22,579.38 and 5,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.28, 22,579.38 and 5,195.28 is: 7,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.28 : 22,579.38 = 5,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.28/22,579.38 = 5,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.28x = 22,579.38 × 5,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.28x = 117,306,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306,201.33/15,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.18

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