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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.56, 22,517.64 and 5,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.56, 22,517.64 and 5,152.08 is: 7,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.56 : 22,517.64 = 5,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.56/22,517.64 = 5,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.56x = 22,517.64 × 5,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.56x = 116,012,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012,682.69/15,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.74

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