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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.64, 22,595.31 and 5,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.64, 22,595.31 and 5,195.93 is: 7,797.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.64 : 22,595.31 = 5,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.64/22,595.31 = 5,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.64x = 22,595.31 × 5,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.64x = 117,403,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,403,536.11/15,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.46

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