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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.30, 22,570.22 and 11,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.30, 22,570.22 and 11,952.22 is: 17,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.30 : 22,570.22 = 11,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.30/22,570.22 = 11,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.30x = 22,570.22 × 11,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.30x = 269,764,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,764,234.89/15,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.80

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