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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.28, 22,570.68 and 5,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.28, 22,570.68 and 5,052.72 is: 7,579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.28 : 22,570.68 = 5,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.28/22,570.68 = 5,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.28x = 22,570.68 × 5,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.28x = 114,043,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043,326.25/15,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,579.00

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