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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.52, 22,612.91 and 5,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.52, 22,612.91 and 5,079.32 is: 7,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.52 : 22,612.91 = 5,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.52/22,612.91 = 5,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.52x = 22,612.91 × 5,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.52x = 114,858,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,858,206.02/15,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.36

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