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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.46, 22,521.34 and 5,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.46, 22,521.34 and 5,152.66 is: 7,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.46 : 22,521.34 = 5,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.46/22,521.34 = 5,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.46x = 22,521.34 × 5,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.46x = 116,044,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,044,807.76/15,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.38

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