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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.56, 22,590.72 and 5,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.56, 22,590.72 and 5,199.72 is: 7,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.56 : 22,590.72 = 5,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.56/22,590.72 = 5,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.56x = 22,590.72 × 5,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.56x = 117,465,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465,418.60/15,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.02

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