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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.36, 22,576.80 and 7,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.36, 22,576.80 and 7,255.52 is: 10,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.36 : 22,576.80 = 7,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.36/22,576.80 = 7,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.36x = 22,576.80 × 7,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.36x = 163,806,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806,423.94/15,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.06

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