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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.69, 22,576.02 and 5,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.69, 22,576.02 and 5,187.67 is: 7,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.69 : 22,576.02 = 5,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.69/22,576.02 = 5,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.69x = 22,576.02 × 5,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.69x = 117,116,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,116,941.67/15,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.02

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