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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.47, 22,575.39 and 5,693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.47, 22,575.39 and 5,693.19 is: 8,535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.47 : 22,575.39 = 5,693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.47/22,575.39 = 5,693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.47x = 22,575.39 × 5,693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.47x = 128,525,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,525,984.59/15,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.13

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