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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.05, 22,585.27 and 7,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.05, 22,585.27 and 7,652.50 is: 11,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.05 : 22,585.27 = 7,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.05/22,585.27 = 7,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.05x = 22,585.27 × 7,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.05x = 172,833,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,833,778.68/15,043.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.28

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