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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.54, 22,775.81 and 15,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.54, 22,775.81 and 15,086.60 is: 22,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.54 : 22,775.81 = 15,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.54/22,775.81 = 15,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.54x = 22,775.81 × 15,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.54x = 343,609,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,609,431.24/15,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.50

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