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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.43, 22,591.23 and 5,197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.43, 22,591.23 and 5,197.79 is: 7,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.43 : 22,591.23 = 5,197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.43/22,591.23 = 5,197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.43x = 22,591.23 × 5,197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.43x = 117,424,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,424,469.38/15,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.92

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