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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.60, 22,513.95 and 5,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.60, 22,513.95 and 5,652.59 is: 8,477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.60 : 22,513.95 = 5,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.60/22,513.95 = 5,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.60x = 22,513.95 × 5,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.60x = 127,262,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,262,016.06/15,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.58

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