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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.08, 22,673.52 and 5,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.08, 22,673.52 and 5,250.96 is: 7,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.08 : 22,673.52 = 5,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.08/22,673.52 = 5,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.08x = 22,673.52 × 5,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.08x = 119,057,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,057,746.58/15,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.32

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