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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.16, 22,625.60 and 5,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.16, 22,625.60 and 5,088.24 is: 7,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.16 : 22,625.60 = 5,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.16/22,625.60 = 5,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.16x = 22,625.60 × 5,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.16x = 115,124,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124,457.50/15,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.14

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