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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.85, 22,495.43 and 8,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.85, 22,495.43 and 8,763.44 is: 13,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.85 : 22,495.43 = 8,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.85/22,495.43 = 8,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.85x = 22,495.43 × 8,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.85x = 197,137,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,137,260.51/15,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.86

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