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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.10, 22,562.84 and 7,652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.10, 22,562.84 and 7,652.88 is: 11,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.10 : 22,562.84 = 7,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.10/22,562.84 = 7,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.10x = 22,562.84 × 7,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.10x = 172,670,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,670,706.98/15,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.40

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