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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.94, 22,591.98 and 5,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.94, 22,591.98 and 5,198.30 is: 7,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.94 : 22,591.98 = 5,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.94/22,591.98 = 5,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.94x = 22,591.98 × 5,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.94x = 117,439,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,439,776.67/15,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.68

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