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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.27, 22,577.49 and 5,191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.27, 22,577.49 and 5,191.33 is: 7,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.27 : 22,577.49 = 5,191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.27/22,577.49 = 5,191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.27x = 22,577.49 × 5,191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.27x = 117,207,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,207,201.16/15,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.68

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