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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.96, 22,530.56 and 5,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.96, 22,530.56 and 5,026.88 is: 7,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.96 : 22,530.56 = 5,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.96/22,530.56 = 5,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.96x = 22,530.56 × 5,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.96x = 113,258,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,258,421.45/15,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.52

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