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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.49, 22,672.99 and 5,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.49, 22,672.99 and 5,252.77 is: 7,880.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.49 : 22,672.99 = 5,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.49/22,672.99 = 5,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.49x = 22,672.99 × 5,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.49x = 119,096,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,096,001.68/15,112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.63

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