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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.40, 22,527.30 and 8,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.40, 22,527.30 and 8,446.40 is: 12,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.40 : 22,527.30 = 8,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.40/22,527.30 = 8,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.40x = 22,527.30 × 8,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.40x = 190,274,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274,586.72/15,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.72

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