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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.24, 22,577.94 and 7,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.24, 22,577.94 and 7,256.52 is: 10,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.24 : 22,577.94 = 7,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.24/22,577.94 = 7,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.24x = 22,577.94 × 7,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.24x = 163,837,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,837,273.17/15,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.81

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