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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.93, 22,590.48 and 5,197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.93, 22,590.48 and 5,197.29 is: 7,797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.93 : 22,590.48 = 5,197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.93/22,590.48 = 5,197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.93x = 22,590.48 × 5,197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.93x = 117,409,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,409,275.80/15,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.17

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