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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.16, 22,672.44 and 5,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.16, 22,672.44 and 5,249.52 is: 7,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.16 : 22,672.44 = 5,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.16/22,672.44 = 5,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.16x = 22,672.44 × 5,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.16x = 119,019,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,019,427.23/15,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.22

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