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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.25, 22,657.41 and 5,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.25, 22,657.41 and 5,241.52 is: 7,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.25 : 22,657.41 = 5,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.25/22,657.41 = 5,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.25x = 22,657.41 × 5,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.25x = 118,759,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,759,267.66/15,102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.68

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