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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.25, 22,581.90 and 5,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.25, 22,581.90 and 5,195.08 is: 7,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.25 : 22,581.90 = 5,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.25/22,581.90 = 5,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.25x = 22,581.90 × 5,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.25x = 117,314,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,314,720.60/15,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.73

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