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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.93, 22,588.07 and 5,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.93, 22,588.07 and 5,200.20 is: 7,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.93 : 22,588.07 = 5,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.93/22,588.07 = 5,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.93x = 22,588.07 × 5,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.93x = 117,462,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,462,455.61/15,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.67

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