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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.54, 22,579.35 and 5,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.54, 22,579.35 and 5,192.14 is: 7,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.54 : 22,579.35 = 5,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.54/22,579.35 = 5,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.54x = 22,579.35 × 5,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.54x = 117,235,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,235,146.31/15,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.40

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