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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.66, 22,777.49 and 15,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.66, 22,777.49 and 15,087.72 is: 22,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.66 : 22,777.49 = 15,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.66/22,777.49 = 15,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.66x = 22,777.49 × 15,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.66x = 343,660,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,660,315.98/15,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.17

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