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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.51, 22,580.24 and 5,190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.51, 22,580.24 and 5,190.49 is: 7,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.51 : 22,580.24 = 5,190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.51/22,580.24 = 5,190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.51x = 22,580.24 × 5,190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.51x = 117,202,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,202,509.92/15,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.24

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