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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.88, 22,581.52 and 7,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.88, 22,581.52 and 7,255.28 is: 10,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.88 : 22,581.52 = 7,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.88/22,581.52 = 7,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.88x = 22,581.52 × 7,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.88x = 163,835,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,835,250.43/15,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.98

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