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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.23, 22,594.43 and 5,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.23, 22,594.43 and 5,198.20 is: 7,798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.23 : 22,594.43 = 5,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.23/22,594.43 = 5,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.23x = 22,594.43 × 5,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.23x = 117,450,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,450,366.03/15,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.19

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