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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.52, 22,875.36 and 5,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.52, 22,875.36 and 5,252.88 is: 7,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.52 : 22,875.36 = 5,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.52/22,875.36 = 5,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.52x = 22,875.36 × 5,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.52x = 120,161,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,161,521.04/15,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.21

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