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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.06, 22,509.15 and 8,346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.06, 22,509.15 and 8,346.66 is: 12,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.06 : 22,509.15 = 8,346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.06/22,509.15 = 8,346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.06x = 22,509.15 × 8,346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.06x = 187,876,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,876,221.94/15,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.02

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