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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.54, 22,777.30 and 15,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.54, 22,777.30 and 15,087.60 is: 22,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.54 : 22,777.30 = 15,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.54/22,777.30 = 15,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.54x = 22,777.30 × 15,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.54x = 343,654,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,654,791.48/15,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.99

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