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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.62, 22,587.96 and 5,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.62, 22,587.96 and 5,196.28 is: 7,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.62 : 22,587.96 = 5,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.62/22,587.96 = 5,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.62x = 22,587.96 × 5,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.62x = 117,373,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,373,364.79/15,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.47

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