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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.37, 22,592.09 and 5,199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.37, 22,592.09 and 5,199.03 is: 7,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.37 : 22,592.09 = 5,199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.37/22,592.09 = 5,199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.37x = 22,592.09 × 5,199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.37x = 117,456,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456,927.68/15,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.59

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