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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.42, 22,587.99 and 5,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.42, 22,587.99 and 5,063.31 is: 7,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.42 : 22,587.99 = 5,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.42/22,587.99 = 5,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.42x = 22,587.99 × 5,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.42x = 114,369,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369,995.65/15,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.09

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