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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.36, 22,624.53 and 5,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.36, 22,624.53 and 5,091.58 is: 7,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.36 : 22,624.53 = 5,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.36/22,624.53 = 5,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.36x = 22,624.53 × 5,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.36x = 115,194,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,194,604.46/15,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.19

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