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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.69, 22,580.52 and 5,190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.69, 22,580.52 and 5,190.67 is: 7,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.69 : 22,580.52 = 5,190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.69/22,580.52 = 5,190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.69x = 22,580.52 × 5,190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.69x = 117,208,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,208,027.75/15,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.52

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