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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.46, 22,513.41 and 8,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.46, 22,513.41 and 8,441.46 is: 12,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.46 : 22,513.41 = 8,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.46/22,513.41 = 8,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.46x = 22,513.41 × 8,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.46x = 190,046,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,046,049.98/15,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.66

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