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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.62, 22,589.46 and 5,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.62, 22,589.46 and 5,197.28 is: 7,796.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.62 : 22,589.46 = 5,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.62/22,589.46 = 5,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.62x = 22,589.46 × 5,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.62x = 117,403,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,403,748.67/15,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,796.97

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