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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.84, 22,594.08 and 5,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.84, 22,594.08 and 5,832.32 is: 8,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.84 : 22,594.08 = 5,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.84/22,594.08 = 5,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.84x = 22,594.08 × 5,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.84x = 131,775,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,775,904.67/15,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.15

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