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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.60, 22,498.69 and 8,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.60, 22,498.69 and 8,349.25 is: 12,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.60 : 22,498.69 = 8,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.60/22,498.69 = 8,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.60x = 22,498.69 × 8,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.60x = 187,847,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,847,243.73/15,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.98

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