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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.56, 22,586.38 and 5,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.56, 22,586.38 and 5,195.81 is: 7,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.56 : 22,586.38 = 5,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.56/22,586.38 = 5,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.56x = 22,586.38 × 5,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.56x = 117,354,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,354,513.09/15,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.24

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