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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.62, 22,718.68 and 5,286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.62, 22,718.68 and 5,286.52 is: 7,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.62 : 22,718.68 = 5,286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.62/22,718.68 = 5,286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.62x = 22,718.68 × 5,286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.62x = 120,102,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,102,643.58/15,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.20

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