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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,000.06, 22,498.47 and 8,405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,000.06, 22,498.47 and 8,405.58 is: 12,607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,000.06 : 22,498.47 = 8,405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,000.06/22,498.47 = 8,405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,000.06x = 22,498.47 × 8,405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,000.06x = 189,112,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,112,689.46/15,000.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.46

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