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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.10, 22,556.27 and 7,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.10, 22,556.27 and 7,653.96 is: 11,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.10 : 22,556.27 = 7,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.10/22,556.27 = 7,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.10x = 22,556.27 × 7,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.10x = 172,644,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,644,807.46/15,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.82

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