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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.44, 22,580.14 and 5,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.44, 22,580.14 and 5,190.42 is: 7,786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.44 : 22,580.14 = 5,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.44/22,580.14 = 5,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.44x = 22,580.14 × 5,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.44x = 117,200,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,200,410.26/15,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.14

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