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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.05, 22,581.99 and 5,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.05, 22,581.99 and 5,692.14 is: 8,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.05 : 22,581.99 = 5,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.05/22,581.99 = 5,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.05x = 22,581.99 × 5,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.05x = 128,539,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,539,848.56/15,052.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.69

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