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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.54, 22,521.24 and 5,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.54, 22,521.24 and 5,152.14 is: 7,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.54 : 22,521.24 = 5,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.54/22,521.24 = 5,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.54x = 22,521.24 × 5,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.54x = 116,032,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,032,581.45/15,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.04

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